Stanford University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Almost half of all Stanford undergraduates receive need-based financial aid. https://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/apply/requirements/transfer_us.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:
  3285
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  67
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  58

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts:
  Official high school transcript (or equivalent), official transcripts from every college/university attended, and a college report
• SAT Scores:
  ACT or SAT test scores
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Letters of recommendation from two academic instructors or professors are required. At least one of the two letters must be from a college professor. If you have been out of college, you may substitute a work reference for a faculty recommendation.
• Essay:
  A personal statement and 3 essays are required.
• Application Fee:
  $90 nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver request
• Other Requirements:
  College Report (a form completed by a school official that provides information about your standing at your current or most recent institution)
• 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):
  Incoming transfer students may transfer a maximum of 90 quarter units (roughly two years of full-time college or university study) to Stanford regardless of the number of units earned at previous institutions.