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Stanford Ratings and Reviews

  • 10/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Stanford, CA
  • 4.8 6 reviews
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Stanford Ratings and Reviews

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Ratings

Stanford is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    10 out of 10
  • Academics
    10 out of 10
  • Resources
    10 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    10 out of 10
  • Value
    10 out of 10
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Student Review Summary

4.8

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6 student reviews

6 out of 6 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Academics highest and Party and Bar Scene lowest.

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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.8
  • Academics
    5.0
  • Value for Money
    4.0
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.8
  • Campus Atmosphere
    4.8
  • Housing
    4.7
  • Campus Safety
    4.8
  • Student Life
    3.8
  • Party and Bar Scene
    3.3

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Stanford University?

Sep 14, 2020
Rating 4 out of 5

Keep grades up to par and never slack off. Education is worth it but entirely too much money to just blow because of stupidity!!!!!

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Nov 14, 2019
Rating 5 out of 5

I went there and am now a Neurosurgeon

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Feb 12, 2019
Rating 5 out of 5

I loved Stanford, I was frightened as a freshman, and felt out of my league. As I made friends and listened to others' stories, I gradually learned we shared common strengths and limitations. Standord taught me to formulate questions for study, think critically, write and speak effectively, and act collaboratively to promote the common good. All these skills prepared me for a challenging family, professional, and volunteer life.

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Nov 21, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

The best university in USA.

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Feb 24, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

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Oct 19, 2016
Rating 5 out of 5

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Share your ratings for Stanford across academics, campus life, and more to help prospective students understand what it's really like to attend.

Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether Stanford was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026