What makes Stanford different
Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California, situated on a 8,180-acre (3,310 ha) campus that borders the San Francisco Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains. With over 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students and nearly 23,000 staff, it is the second-largest private research university in the United States by enrollment. As of June 2022, Stanford ranked as the fifth-ranked university in the world by U.S. News & World Report.
Stanford is known for its academic excellence, its entrepreneurial spirit, and its beautiful campus. Here are some of the things that make Stanford different:
- Academic excellence: Stanford is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. Its faculty are Nobel laureates and other world-renowned scholars. Its students are highly motivated and intellectually curious. And its curriculum is rigorous and challenging.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: Stanford is known for its entrepreneurial culture. Its students and alumni have founded some of the most successful companies in the world, including Google, Facebook, and Tesla. Stanford provides its students with the resources and support they need to launch their own businesses.
- Beautiful campus: Stanford's campus is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is surrounded by rolling hills, redwood trees, and the San Francisco Bay. The campus is home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world, including the Hoover Tower and Memorial Church.
Quarter system
Stanford uses a quarter system, which means that students take classes for 10 weeks each quarter. This allows students to take more courses and explore different interests.
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Leland Scholars
Stanford offers a program called Leland Scholars, which is a selective honors program for first-year students. Leland Scholars have the opportunity to take small, discussion-based seminars with world-renowned professors.
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Bing Overseas Studies Program
Stanford offers a program called Bing Overseas Studies Program, which allows students to study abroad for a semester or a year. The program has over 100 different destinations, including China, India, and South Africa.
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StartX
Stanford is home to StartX, which is a non-profit organization that helps student entrepreneurs launch their businesses. StartX has helped over 1,000 companies raise over $1 billion in funding.
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Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) welcomes a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving.
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online summer program where participants engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class sizes and academically motivated peers.
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week immersive enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income, first-generation high school juniors who live in Northern California.
Stanford Middle School Scholars Program
Build to prepare low-income 6th and 7th graders for an academically intensive high school, Stanford Middle School Scholars Program engages students in various topics including mathematics, academic writing, and study skills.
Stanford Math Circle
Stanford Math Circle offers quarter-long, afterschool sessions for students, in grades 1-12, that are interested in mathematics. These weekly meetings allow students to add to their schoolwork with challenging extraccircular math engagement.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, giving students an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.
Stanford Summer Session
Stanford Summer Session offers students a interdisciplinary program filled with various geniune Stanford University courses while providing experiences directly on the campus and the oppourtinity to earn credit.
Campus Life
Stanford's campus life is vibrant and exciting. Students have a wide variety of activities and organizations to choose from, including:
- Academics: Stanford is a top-ranked university with a strong focus on academics. Students have the opportunity to take classes from world-renowned professors and conduct cutting-edge research.
- Arts and culture: Stanford is home to a number of art museums and galleries, as well as a thriving theater and music scene. Students can also participate in a variety of creative activities, such as dance, writing, and photography.
- Sports: Stanford is a member of the Pac-12 Conference and competes in a variety of varsity sports. Students can also participate in intramural sports or join one of the many club sports teams.
- Recreation: Stanford has a number of state-of-the-art recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, climbing wall, and tennis courts. Students can also go hiking, biking, or kayaking in the surrounding area.
- Service: Stanford students are encouraged to get involved in community service. There are a number of on-campus organizations that students can volunteer with, as well as opportunities to work with local non-profits.
- Social life: Stanford has a vibrant social scene. There are a number of fraternities and sororities, as well as a variety of student clubs and organizations. Students can also go to parties, concerts, or sporting events on campus.
In addition to these activities, Stanford students also enjoy the beauty of the campus. Stanford is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is surrounded by rolling hills, redwood trees, and open space. Students can often be seen hiking, biking, or simply relaxing on the quad.
Overall, Stanford's campus life is a great combination of academics, activities, and recreation. Students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun in a beautiful and supportive environment.
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Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) welcomes a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving.
Format
Online and residential options will be available for Summer 2023.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 19 - Jul 10
3 weeks
Online
Jun 25 - Jul 21
4 weeks
Residential
Jul 17 - Aug 04
3 weeks
Online
Online: $3,550
Course-Specific Costs
Please note that online courses may require the purchase of additional materials such as course readers or textbooks. These materials are not included in the program tuition and will not exceed $100.
Residential: $8,250
The tuition at Stanford University Mathematics Camp covers the following listed below. Please note that tuition does not include airfare, incidental purchases, computers, clothes, school supplies, or toiletries.
Housing & Meals
Participants are housed in supervised Stanford residences. Tuition includes meals in Stanford dining halls at no additional charge. Participants receive linens and towels as part of their housing.
Instruction & Course Materials
The necessary supplies for each of our courses and activities will be provided. This includes transportation and fees for academic field trips. Participants are expected to provide their own computers during the program.
Field Trips
Field trips to exciting cultural attractions in the San Francisco Bay Area are scheduled during the weekends.
Transportation Between Stanford & SFO
Transportation between Stanford University and the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at select times on arrival and departure days is available.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is granted based upon demonstrated financial need. Students who wish to be considered for both partial and full financial aid awards should submit a complete online financial aid application and all required income documentation. Please submit your financial aid application by the financial aid application deadline, usually one week after the admissions application deadline.
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Stanford Math Circle
Stanford Math Circle offers quarter-long, afterschool sessions for students, in grades 1-12, that are interested in mathematics. These weekly meetings allow students to add to their schoolwork with challenging extraccircular math engagement.;
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.;
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online summer program where participants engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class sizes and academically motivated peers.;
Stanford University
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.
Format
On-campus, residential
Dates & Tuition
Jun 25 - Jul 14
3 weeks
Residential
Jul 16 - Aug 04
3 weeks
Residential
The tuition covers the following: housing in Stanford residence halls, meals each day, daily activities, and field trip costs. Please note that tuition does not include airfare, and incidental purchases, computers, clothes, school supplies, or toiletries.
Housing & Meals
Participants live on campus in supervised Stanford residence halls. Tuition includes meals in Stanford dining halls and housing on campus at no additional charge. Participants receive linens and towels as part of their housing.
Instruction & Course Materials
We provide the necessary supplies for each of our courses and activities. This also includes transportation and fees for academic field trips. Participants are expected to provide their own computers during the program.
Field Trips
Field trips to exciting cultural attractions in the San Francisco Bay Area are scheduled during the weekends.
Transportation Between Stanford & SFO
Transportation is provided between Stanford University and the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at select times on arrival and departure days.
Financial Aid
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies is committed to making our programs accessible for students around the world. We believe finances should not create obstacles to high quality pre-collegiate education. Financial aid is granted based upon demonstrated financial need. Aid is open to all applicants and applying for financial aid does not have an effect on your admissions decision.
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Stanford Middle School Scholars Program
Build to prepare low-income 6th and 7th graders for an academically intensive high school, Stanford Middle School Scholars Program engages students in various topics including mathematics, academic writing, and study skills.;
Stanford Summer Session
Stanford Summer Session offers students a interdisciplinary program filled with various geniune Stanford University courses while providing experiences directly on the campus and the oppourtinity to earn credit.;
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) welcomes a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving.;
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online summer program where participants engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class sizes and academically motivated peers.
Format
Online, live
Dates & Tuition
Jun 19 - Jun 30
2 weeks
Online
Jul 10 - Jul 21
2 weeks
Online
Course-Specific Costs:
Please note that some courses may require the purchase of additional materials such as course readers or textbooks. These materials are not included in the program tuition and will not exceed $100.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is granted based upon demonstrated financial need. Aid is open to all applicants and applying for financial aid does not have an effect on your admissions decision.
Who Should Apply:
If the tuition cost is a barrier, we encourage you to apply for financial aid. Please be sure to include any relevant clarifications of your family's circumstances in your Parents’ Financial Statement. Aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.
When to Apply:
We ask that applicants submit their financial aid application at the time of submitting their application for admission. Please reference the application deadline on the Admissions page on our website.
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Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week immersive enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income, first-generation high school juniors who live in Northern California.;
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.;
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) welcomes a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving.;
Stanford University
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week immersive enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income, first-generation high school juniors who live in Northern California.
Format
Our 2023 program will be held on the Stanford campus from June 23 to July 28, 2023. SMYSP is a full-time weekly summer program. Students will be expected to travel to Stanford’s main campus Monday through Friday for the duration of the program.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 23 - Jul 28
5 weeks
Commuter
There is no cost for students to participate in this program.
Financial Aid
Admitted students will receive a $1250 clinical research stipend.
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online summer program where participants engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class sizes and academically motivated peers.;
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) welcomes a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving.;
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, giving students an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.;
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Stanford Middle School Scholars Program
Build to prepare low-income 6th and 7th graders for an academically intensive high school, Stanford Middle School Scholars Program engages students in various topics including mathematics, academic writing, and study skills.
Format
Scholars thrive as a result of their real-time interactions with instructors and other students. The SMSSP virtual classroom brings scholars together across states and regions in lively discussions.
Dates & Tuition
Jul 10 - Jul 28
3 weeks
Online
Stanford Middle School Scholars Program is tuition-free. We aim to provide low-income middle school students with access to leading instructors, and the opportunity to build skills that prepare them to apply to and succeed in academically-rigorous high schools.
Financial Aid
No financial aid is available. (Program is free)
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, giving students an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.;
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online summer program where participants engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class sizes and academically motivated peers.;
Stanford Summer Session
Stanford Summer Session offers students a interdisciplinary program filled with various geniune Stanford University courses while providing experiences directly on the campus and the oppourtinity to earn credit.;
Stanford University
Stanford Math Circle
Stanford Math Circle offers quarter-long, afterschool sessions for students, in grades 1-12, that are interested in mathematics. These weekly meetings allow students to add to their schoolwork with challenging extraccircular math engagement.
Format
All Stanford Math Circle classes will be held online.
Dates & Tuition
Mar 28 - Jun 01
9 weeks
Online
Financial Aid
Financial aid is not available.
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online summer program where participants engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class sizes and academically motivated peers.;
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.;
Stanford Summer Session
Stanford Summer Session offers students a interdisciplinary program filled with various geniune Stanford University courses while providing experiences directly on the campus and the oppourtinity to earn credit.;
Stanford University
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, giving students an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.
Format
All programs were conducted online.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 20 - Aug 11
7 weeks
Online
Application Fee: $35
Financial Aid
There is limited financial aid available for the University-Level Online program. This aid will be offered in the form of partial and full scholarships for a single course per term, books not included. Aid is granted based upon need, as well as other factors. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Aid is not offered to adult applicants (18 years or older).
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Stanford Summer Session
Stanford Summer Session offers students a interdisciplinary program filled with various geniune Stanford University courses while providing experiences directly on the campus and the oppourtinity to earn credit.;
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) welcomes a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving.;
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is an online summer program where participants engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class sizes and academically motivated peers.;
Stanford University
Stanford Summer Session
Stanford Summer Session offers students a interdisciplinary program filled with various geniune Stanford University courses while providing experiences directly on the campus and the oppourtinity to earn credit.
Format
The 2023 program was conducted on-campus (residential and commuter). For Summer Session 2023 was a small number of courses taught online available to undergraduate and graduate students focusing on those best suited to virtual learning and student interest.
1 - Residential students join a vibrant, diverse community, living on campus with current Stanford students and fellow visitors from around the world. Make new friends, expand your worldview, and continue the conversation beyond the classroom.
2 - Commuter students live off-campus and commute to class, with access to many of the same events, resources, and on-campus facilities as residential students. Connect with current Stanford students and fellow visitors from around the world.
Dates & Tuition
Jun 22 - Aug 18
8 weeks
Commuter
Jun 22 - Aug 18
8 weeks
Residential
Stanford University sets tuition rates for all students. These estimates include Stanford's per-unit tuition of $1,372 per unit, the Application Fee, Program Fee, the Campus Health Services fee, and a Document Fee*. Where applicable, estimates also include residential and meal fees.
Commuter Student Estimate
Attending as a commuter and taking the minimum 3 units? Costs start at $4,962
Residential Student Estimate
Living on campus and taking the minimum 8 credit-bearing units (typically 2-3 courses)? Costs start at $17,197
*The $125 document fee is a one-time fee charged to all students who are not returners to Summer Session. This fee offsets the cost of maintaining student records, processing transcript requests, and other registration-related services.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is not availableA very limited number of tuition grants will be available to undergraduate and graduate students only.
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Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week immersive enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income, first-generation high school juniors who live in Northern California.;
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.;
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics
Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, giving students an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.;