Our Students
Stanford’s 6,689 undergraduates and 8,201 graduate students are distinguished by their initiative, love of learning and commitment to the larger world.  Independent thinkers and relentlessly curious students at Stanford bring passion and imagination to everything they do.

Stanford Undergraduates by the Numbers (as of 2006)

Number of Matriculated Undergraduates:

• 6,689

Geographic Origin

• Largest state representation:  California (44%)
• Other U.S. states: (50%)
• Other Countries represented:  68 (6%)

Region of Origin for Stanford’s International Students

• Asia:  54%
• Europe:  10%
• The Americas:  18%
• Middle East and North Africa:  7%
• Africa:  10%
• Pacific Basin:  1%

Ethnic Diversity:

• African American:  10%
• American Indian or Alaska Native:  2%
• Asian American:  24%
• International:  6%
• Mexican American:  8%
• Other Hispanic:  4%
• White:  41%

Sex

• Women:  48%
• Men:  52%

Most Popular Majors in 2004-2005

• Biology or Human Biology
• Economics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• International Relations

Student Awards

• Rhodes Scholars:  94
• Marshall Award winners:  74
• Truman Scholars:  49