Stanford University

Indian students applying for a student visa to study in the USA at Stanford University need a set of documents, which include a current passport, preferably with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry to the USA, and an I-20 form issued by Stanford University along with a properly filled DS-160 form. Apart from this, candidates must show that they will be financially supported while studying, for example with bank statements or a scholarship award letter, to cover tuition fees for an approximate amount of USD 57,259 (after conversion, roughly INR 46 lakhs) per year and living expenses of about USD 18,341 (after conversion, roughly INR 15 lakhs) yearly. Academic transcripts, standardized test scores, and a visa application fee of USD 160 (around INR 13,000) are also necessary. 

The admission probabilities to Stanford University are rather low, the acceptance rate is estimated to be 4.7%. For the entering class of 2024, Stanford received over 44k students' applications and offered places to only 2062 student. The middle 50 percent of enrolled students boast a GPA of 4.13 or higher, SAT scores between 1420-1560, or ACT scores between 32-35. Also, Stanford seeks the talent, leadership and particularly, community service involvement from students. The expenditure on tuition fee, food, accommodation and other expenses at Stanford is approximately INR 53.5 Lacs per year which again highlights the key investment of students. Entering the above criteria does not automatically qualify one to join use although it uses a holistic approach to select the incoming class.

Yes, the students are opt for off-campus housing near Campus, however please note that the on-campus housing is cheaper than off-campus housing at Stanford, but is the students want to opt for off-campus housing, than the below mentioned are the options located within 10 miles of campus:

·         Atherton

·         East Palo Alto

·         Los Altos/Los Altos Hills

·         Menlo Park

·         Mountain View

·         Palo Alto

·         Portola Valley

·         Redwood City

There are over 50 students organisations and many choices for the students to choose from. Stanford University provides a wide range of subsidized on-campus housing options for the students studying Law. The SLS students are given options to choose from furnished single dormitory rooms to four-bedroom apartments facilitated with full kitchens.

Below mentioned are the on-campus housing options, Stanford University gives to the students:

·         The Munger Graduate Residence

·         Escondido Village

·         Lyman Apartments

·         Rains Houses

·         Schwab Center and Highland Hall

·         Mirrielees House

Every year in August, 200 employers representing 500 offices in the US conduct interviews for Summer & permanent positions. The median salary for an SLS graduate in the class of 2023 (private sector) was USD 225,000 (INR 1.93 Cr).

Stanford law School gave 183 graduates in the year 2023, out of which 178 students were able to secure placements which gives us a Stanford Law School placement rate of 97.2%. This Law school under the Stanford University is ranked at no. 1 among the best 196 Law schools around the world, according to the rankings released by the US World and News 2024.

The lawyers from Stanford Law School are considered to be valuable assets due to the extensive training and curriculum. The School is known for its Stanford Law Review, high placement rate, and a great return of investment.