Stanford University: cost & net price by income
Stanford, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend Stanford University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $1,233 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $46,746. Published in-state tuition is $62,484. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$1,233/yr
- $30k–$48k$1,581/yr
- $48k–$75k$7,081/yr
- $75k–$110k$13,623/yr
- $110k+$46,746/yr
Stanford University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $62,484
- Out-of-state tuition
- $62,484
- Students receiving aid
- 19%
A+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Stanford University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Stanford University is about $1,233 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Stanford University?
- At Stanford University, published in-state tuition is $62,484 and out-of-state tuition is $62,484 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Stanford University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Stanford University a value grade of A+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)