The Talisman a cappella group performs for President John Hennessy's inauguration reception on the Quad in October 2000.  Photo: L.A. Cicero

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Stanford's 6,600 undergraduates and 7,800 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.

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Stanford Undergraduates By the Numbers (as of 2003)

Number of Matriculated Undergraduates
  • 6,654
Geographic Origin
  • Largest state representation: California (46% of total undergraduates)
  • Other U.S. states: (48%)
  • Other countries represented: 62 (6%)
Region of Origin for Stanford's International Students
  • Asia: 55%
  • Europe: 12%
  • The Americas: 21%
  • Middle East and North Africa: 3%
  • Africa: 7%
  • Pacific Basin: 2%
Ethnic Diversity
  • African American: 10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native: 2%
  • Asian American: 25%
  • International: 6%
  • Mexican American: 9%
  • Other Hispanic: 2%
  • White: 46%
Sex
  • Women: 49%
  • Men: 51%
Most Popular Majors in 2002-2003
  • Biology or Human Biology
  • Economics
  • Computer Science
  • International Relations
  • Political Science
Student Awards
  • Rhodes Scholars: 83
  • Marshall Award winners: 65
  • Truman Scholars: 47