Stanford University · Cost & aid

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$87,833

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$17,998

Average net price

upper half for affordability in Division I

$20M

Athletic aid, women's

$55,401 per roster spot

$20M

Athletic aid, men's

$51,293 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $87,833 sticker.

Family income under $30k$-79

$30k – $48k$-350

$48k – $75k$1,323

$75k – $110k$8,816

Over $110k$50,452

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$20,055,491
Per roster spot$55,401 across 362 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$19,645,560
Per roster spot$51,293 across 383 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$1M / $1.7M
Tuition & fees$62,484

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#8Biggest discountof 359 · Division I #13Highest stickerof 359 · Division I #13Priciest housingof 359 · Division I

Among Division I schools; every list Stanford University is on.

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