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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Living costs at UStanford depends on diff factors including type of course living standards housing choice and personal expenses. Cost of living for Indians can be INR 20L and INR 30L excluding tuition costs. This cost may cover expenses like health insurance transportation meals housing and personal expenses. International students need to make proper budget before enrolling in any program at Stanford.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Stanford University is one of the most prominent universities for higher education in the USA. Stanford University most popular programs are Computer Science, Data Science and MBA. Stanford graduates secure roles in companies such as Google, Apple, Meta etc. The salaries of these graduates range between INR 1 Cr to INR 1.3Cr which offsets tuition and living costs.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Stanford University attracts students worldwide for its programs, including Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, and more. These programs usually belong to the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Business. The reason for the program's popularity is Silicon Valley resources, excellent faculty, and cutting-edge labs. International students usually opt for specializations such as Machine Learning, Sustainable Energy, Product Design, and Sustainable Energy. Students can also combine courses across departments.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
For the academic year 2024-25, the total number of students at Stanford University is 18,625. Out of this, 7,904 are UG students and 10,721 are PG students. International student percentage is 15% for UG level. Here is the student ethnicity of UG students:
Particulars | Total no. of Students |
|---|---|
Non-residents | 965 |
Hispanic / Latino | 1,501 |
Black or African America, non-Hispanic | 644 |
White, non-Hispanic | 1,754 |
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 62 |
Asian, non-Hispanic | 2,199 |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 16 |
Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 724 |
Race and / or ethnicity unknown | 39 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Stanford and Harvard University are the two of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. Their classes are challenging, professors are distinguished, and the admission processes are very selective. Stanford University acceptance rate for Indians is 3.61% for 2024-25, whereas, Harvard University acceptance rate is 3.65%. Just on the margin, this year, Harvard University is easier to get into than Stanford. A comparison between these universities is given below:
Particulars | Stanford | Harvard |
|---|---|---|
Founded | 1885 | 1636 |
Location | Stanford, California | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Tuition fees | USD 62,000+ per year | USD 57,000+ per year |
Popular academic disciplines | CS, Engineering, Business | Law, MBA, Medicine |
QS World University Rankings 2026 | #3 | #5 |
Alumni strength | Founders of Google, Netflix, Tesla; 30+ Nobel Laureates | 8 U.S. Presidents, 150+ Nobel Laureates, world leaders, CEOs of top firms |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
For the academic year 2026-27, Stanford MBA cost is USD 140,940 for a single student (Around INR 1.35 Cr.). The tuition fees is USD 89,187 (Around INR 86 lakh).
Particulars | Fees |
|---|---|
Living expenses | USD 19,950 (Around INR 19.24 L) |
Housing | USD 22,152 (Around INR 21.36 L) |
Medical insurance | USD 8,808 (Around INR 8.49 L) |
Health fee | USD 843 (Around INR 81.3k) |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Stanford University look for students who are good in academics, leadership qualities and innovation potential. Also, students must have 4 year UG degree with good records, GPA of 3.5 and English language proof. Students must also show GRE scores, LOR, SOP, CV, etc.
Students must also have internships, research work and industry projects for good application. Technical programs demand experience in mathematics or related fields.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
While the business schools like Harvard, Stanford GSB, and Wharton are among the top schools to pursue Business and Management, Wharton is the least selective of all three.
Wharton's larger class size (866 in MBA Class 2026) is the main reason for its accessibility. Wharton seeks students with strong quantitative and diverse professional backgrounds, which makes it more accessible than Harvard and Stanford.
Mentioned below are the offer rates to the most prestigious b schools in the world:
| School | MBA Acceptance Rate (2025) | Class Size (Approx.) | Number of Applicants (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 20.5% - 24.8% | 866 | 7,300 |
| Harvard Business School (HBS) | 9.1% - 13.2% | 930 | 9,000 |
| Stanford GSB | 7.0% - 8.4% | 420 | 5,000 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Stanford University gives importance to the wellness of the students. The university operates Office of Medical Student Welfare which focuses on wellness programming, life advising to students and some learning environment initiatives which helps students to academically and personally grow throughout their medical school experience.
Stanford University provides Wellness and Mental Health Resources for the students to avail in anytime of need. These Wellness resources are:
Stanford Counseling and Psychological Service (CAPS)
Office of Substance Use Programs Education & Resources (SUPER)
Ears for Peers (E4P)&nb
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