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Paying for Stanford

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Stanford actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Stanford for families earning under $150,000 a year. Free tuition under $150k income; no tuition or room & board under $100k; meets 100% of demonstrated need with no loans

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Stanford's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$1,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$4,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$9,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$22,000/yr after aid
$110k+$44,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$90,000
Tuition & fees$62,484
Room & board$22,000
Average net price$17,000
Students on aid57%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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