NOTE: Stanford determines if a student is an undergraduate or graduate student based on the level of education they’ve completed. All students who have earned their bachelor’s degree, even if they are not enrolled in a graduate program, will be considered graduate students by the University, charged the graduate tuition rate, and will only be eligible for housing within graduate residences.
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Student Fees | ||
| Application Fee (billed by Summer Session) |
$75*
Mandatory fee, non-refundable. The Summer Session Office does not accept application fee waivers. *Fee amount varies, depending on application period. |
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| Tuition (based on 8 unit enrollment) | $8,128 Students must enroll in a minimum of 3 units. All international students with a Stanford-sponsored I-20 must enroll in a minimum of 8 units. See the Tuition by Units Chart below for a full breakdown of unit costs. | $9,910 |
| Document Fee | $125 One-time mandatory fee charged to all students (except students who are returning to Stanford and have previously paid the Document Fee). This fee offsets the cost of maintaining student records, processing transcript requests, and other registration related services. | |
| Campus Health Services Fee |
$197 Mandatory fee that gives students access to services at Vaden Health Center, including primary care medical services, counseling and psychological services, and health and wellness programs. | |
| Student Fees Total | $8,525 | $10,307 |
| Estimated Room/Board Fees | ||
| Housing (8 weeks) | $2,008 Housing costs vary and are determined by housing assignment. For more information, refer to the Housing & Dining page. | |
| House Dues | $75 Mandatory fee for residential students. House dues cover the cost of programs, activities, and events within the residence. | |
| Meal Plan (8 weeks, 14 meals/week) |
$1,451 All undergraduate students assigned to a residence hall are required to purchase a meal plan, and are automatically assigned to a 14 meals/week dining plan. Students are able to modify this assignment via Axess (costs will change accordingly). Graduate and commuting students can purchase a meal plan if they desire. For more information, refer to the Housing & Dining page. | |
| Telecom Fee | $64 Mandatory fee for residential students, which covers the costs of telephone and internet service in each room. | |
| Room/Board Total | $3,598 | |
| Additional/Optional Fees and Expenses | ||
| I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status) Fee (billed by Summer Session) | $100 Mandatory, non-refundable fee for international students requiring a Stanford-sponsored I-20. This fee offsets the cost of generating and shipping the I-20. | |
| Health Insurance Fee (waived with proof of alternate coverage) | $1,170 All students enrolled in courses at Stanford are required to have health insurance. The University will automatically enroll students in Stanford’s Cardinal Care health insurance plan and charge $1,170 for the Summer Quarter. However, students can waive this fee with proof of alternate coverage. See the FAQs page for instructions. | |
| Post Office Box Fee (optional) | $20 Stanford does not have mail and package delivery service to undergraduate student residences. Undergraduate students who wish to receive mail via USPS during the summer will need to rent a Post Office Box at the U.S. Post Office, conveniently located on campus. Graduate students will be able to receive mail at their residence. | |
| Books and Supplies (8 units, estimated) | $450 Cost varies by course selection and number of units enrolled. Textbooks can be purchased in person or online at the Stanford Bookstore, generally two weeks prior to the start of the quarter. | |
| Silicon Valley Innovation Academy (SVIA) (optional) | $690 The Silicon Valley Innovation Academy (SVIA) is an intense, hands-on immersion in the culture of Silicon Valley, entreprenuership, innovation, and the practice of the lean start-up methodology. For more information, visit the Silicon Valley Innovation Academy website. | |
Tuition by Units Chart
NOTE: All international students who require an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status) sponsored by Stanford must enroll in a minimum of 8 units. The Summer Session Office will monitor student enrollment throughout the quarter to ensure compliance.
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Units | ||
| 8 Units | $8,128 | $9,910 |
| 9 Units | $9,144 | $9,910 |
| 10 Units | $10,160 | $9,910 |
| 11 Units | $11,176 | $15,243 |
| 20 Units | $15,243 | 17,275 |
University Billing Information
Stanford University handles all billing for Summer Session. Students who register for courses by May 15, 2016 will receive their first University Bill on or around May 20, 2016. Statements are delivered digitally through Axess. Additional information describing the entire billing process, and available methods of payment, are available at the FAQs page.
