BS in Physics

Class Profile

Class Size

100

Average Age

22

Average Work Experience

1 Years

Full-Time Enrollment

4,588 Undergrads

Admission Policy

GPA: Require; Rank: Require; Prep Courses: Consider if Submitted; Recommendations: Require

International Students

12.77

Rentention Rate

98

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$50,000 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

Job Placement

75%

Top recruiters

Google

Cisco

Yahoo

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$67,731 / year

Overall Cost

$96,513 / year

Average Total Aid Awarded

$74,244 / year

Funding Options

Scholarships

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  Need-based Funding

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  Average University Scholarship (Fall 2025 incoming class)

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  International Student Need-based Aid

FAQs

• When is the application deadline?
  
  The application deadline for admission to the 2025 class is 11:59pm, Pacific Standard Time, December 16, 2024.
• There is a checklist function showing the completed tasks of my application. I submitted all the required materials for the application, why does it not show any completed checkmarks?
  
  The Physics Department does not use the checklist function in the Stanford application system. Please do not contact our office and ask us to confirm that your file is complete. If you are missing any necessary materials, we will contact you via email in early January or February.
• Can my recommenders still submit their letters after the application has closed?
  
  Yes. Recommenders are not limited to the December 15th deadline. As long as you have submitted your application before the deadline, recommendation letters that are submitted after will continue to be attached to your application. Please keep in mind that our application review process begins immediately after the application closes and it is best to have all of your recommenders submit their letters on or before the deadline.
• Is the TOEFL required? How do I know if I am exempt?
  
  The TOEFL exam is required for applicants whose first language is not English. It must be taken within the last 18 months. The TOEFL is waived for applicants who have received or will receive an international degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree from a university outside of the U.S. in which English is the only language of instruction. Applicants with degrees from the U.S., Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales) are exempt from taking the TOEFL. For more information, please refer to the Graduate Admissions GRE/TOEFL FAQ
• Can I apply for an application fee waiver?
  
  We recognize that the costs of graduate applications may be difficult for some applicants. Some applicants may qualify for an application fee waiver. For more information, please refer to the Graduate Admissions - Fee Waiver page.