Stanford Part-Time Cost Report

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Stanford University on a Part-Time Basis?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Stanford University, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.

Here’s what this page covers:

• Stanford Cost Per Credit Hour
• Stanford Tuition Trend
• Options to Finance Your Education

What Does Stanford Charge for Part-Time Enrollment?

Students enrolled part-time at Stanford University are charged $1,447 for every credit hour.

Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Stanford University follow below.

Of that annual total, required fees came to $783; the remainder is straight tuition.

These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.

Tuition Trend for Stanford Over the Last Few Years

This is how tuition at Stanford University has changed over recent reported years.

Over the most recent year, tuition increased 5.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $69,535 in the following year.

Factor Future Tuition Hikes Into Your Plan

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

How to Fund Your Stanford Studies

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.

To learn about the aid available at Stanford University, head to the Stanford University Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Stanford University Tuition & Fees page.

References

• IPEDS Data Center
• College Navigator
• National Center for Education Statistics