Stanford University Transfer and Admissions Information (2024)

Stanford, California

Stanford University Transfer and Admissions Information (1)

  • Private

    4 year

  • 7,063

    Full + Part time Students

  • 1:12

    Faculty to Student Ratio

  • 0%

    Transfer Student Ratio

  • $42.7K

    Avg. Financial Aid

Teaching, learning and research are part of a single enterprise at Stanford. Faculty and students alike embrace the numerous opportunities, in the classroom, the lab and the library, to merge education with scholarship. Stanford is a thriving residential campus and community because of the extraordinary ways in which students share their curiosity and passions with one another. Because living and learning are intimately intertwined, Stanford provides a unique and supportive environment in which to learn and grow.

Stanford University Transfer and Admissions Information (2)

Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate7,003
Part-Time Undergraduate60
Programs247 Programs
Courses7,464 Courses
Equivalencies639 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition$42,225
Out-of-State Tuition$42,225
Books and Supplies$1,500
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid15%
Federal Loans: Average amount received$5,788
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid65%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received$36,893
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:

    We don't consider your family’s financial circ*mstances when we evaluate your financial aid request. You will know whether or not you have been offered admission to Stanford based on your own achievements and efforts, not your family’s financial strength.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:

    In recent years, the admit rate for transfer students has been between 1-2%. Between 20 and 40 transfer student spaces are typically available each year.

  • Transfer Applications Received:

    Fall: 1,413

  • Transfer Applications Accepted:

    Fall: 58

  • Percentage Accepted:

    Fall: Less than 5%

  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

    Fall: 47

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall March 15

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:

    Minimum grade point averages should be 3.5.

  • Official Transcripts:

    You must submit official high school and college/university transcripts.

  • SAT Scores:

    The ACT Plus Writing or the SAT (Critical Reading, Math and Writing) is required of all undergraduate applicants. Official scores from all test dates must be sent to Stanford directly from the ACT or the College Board.

  • Letters of Recommendation:

    A College Official’s Form is required, as well as a School Report.

  • Essay:

    Candidates must choose one topic on the Common App and respond. Responses must be at least 250 words. Candidates must respond to all three questions/topics on the Standford Supplement.

  • Application Fee:

    All applicants must submit a $90 application fee.

  • Interview:

    An interview is not required for admission consideration.

  • Other Requirements:

    You must use the Stanford mailing labels when mailing supporting documents such as the School Report, College Transcripts, Instructor Evaluation Forms, etc.

  • Apply Here:

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:

    Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C- or higher.

  • Credits (Min/Max):

    The maximum number of credit that may be accepted for transfer is 90. You must earn 90 credits in residence at Stanford to receive your bachelor's degree.

  • Transfer Policy Document:

Stanford University

Address:

Stanford, California 94305
United States

Main Phone:

650.723.2300

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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:

Admissions
admission@stanford.edu

Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.
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