Stanford University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Stanford meets the full financial need of every admitted undergrad who qualifies for assistance. Tuition is covered for undergrads with family incomes under $150,000. Tuition, room, and board are covered for undergrads with family incomes below $100,000. https://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/types/index.html
• Tuition and Fees:
  https://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/how/calculator/index.html?tab=quick-cost-estimator

Information for Transfer In Students

• Transfer Applications Received:
  4,532
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  102
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  89
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Life and work experience are not accepted for transfer credit.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts:
  Official high school transcripts including your graduation date or equivalent (such as GED) and official transcripts from every college/university attended are required.
• SAT Scores:
  ACT or SAT scores are required for transfer students. If you are offered admission and choose to enroll, official scores for ACT and/or SAT scores that you self-reported will be required.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Letters of recommendation from two academic instructors or professors who have taught you in a class are required. At least one of the two letters must be from a college professor.
• Essay:
  We ask applicants to write a personal statement that addresses their reasons for transferring and the objectives they hope to achieve. You will also answer several short questions and write a short essay on each of several predetermined topics.
• Application Fee:
  $100 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver request
• Other Requirements:
  Ask an official at your current institution to fill out a College Report form. Students who wish to highlight their extraordinary talent in the fine or performing arts may submit an Optional Arts Portfolio.
• Apply Here:
  https://admission.stanford.edu/apply/transfer/index.html

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credit is awarded if it is completed with a minimum grade of “C-” or Pass (where ‘Pass’ is equivalent to a “C-” or above), completed at an accredited institution, and substantially similar to courses offered at Stanford.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 45 quarter units of approved transfer credit (90 quarter units for transfer students)and/or other external exam credit may be applied toward your undergraduate degree.

Virtual Tour