Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine is located in Stanford, California. It is a private institution awarding the MD degree. Values below are shown only where a published source exists.
How to read these figures
School overview
| Field | Value | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stanford, California | Official school source |
| Ownership | Private | Official school source |
| Degree awarded | MD | Regulator verified |
| Region | West | MBBSinAmerica derived |
| Website | https://med.stanford.edu/ | Official school source |
Accreditation
Listed by the LCME as an accredited MD program.
Source: Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) directory. Checked 2026-09-18. Accreditation status can change between reviews; confirm the current listing before relying on it.
International-applicant eligibility
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| International applications | Considers international applicants (limited) |
| Canadian applications | Not publicly reported |
| Foreign degree policy | Policy on coursework completed outside the United States or Canada is not recorded here. Verify directly with the admissions office. |
| US coursework requirement | Many US MD programs expect some prerequisite coursework completed at a US or Canadian institution. This record does not assert a requirement for this school. |
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework, recommendation formats and experience expectations are set by the school and can change between cycles. This record does not restate them until each item is captured with a source URL and verification date.
See the US medical school admission guide for the process that applies across schools.
MCAT and GPA profile
| Statistic | Value | Reporting year |
|---|---|---|
| Median MCAT | 518School of Medicine Performance Metrics | 2024 |
| Median GPA | 3.94School of Medicine Performance Metrics | 2024 |
| Class size | 90School of Medicine Performance Metrics | 2024 |
Published medians describe an entering class. They are not cut-offs and do not predict an individual outcome.
Tuition and cost of attendance
| Field | Amount | Reporting year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (in-state) | $92,884MD Program Student Handbook, Tuition and Fees (four quarters at the published quarterly rate)Annual figure calculated from the school's published per-term rate. | 2025 |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | Not publicly reported | — |
| Tuition (international) | Not publicly reported | — |
| Estimated cost of attendance | Not publicly reported | — |
Costs change each academic year. Read them alongside the full pathway cost guide.
Curriculum and clinical education
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum model | Not recorded |
| MD/PhD available | Yes |
| Research emphasis | Stated by the school |
| Primary-care emphasis | Not publicly reported |
| Clinical education sites | Not publicly reported |
USMLE and Match outcomes
| Item | Availability |
|---|---|
| Published USMLE data | Not located |
| Published Match list | School publishes a Match list |
| Specialty placement distribution | Not publicly reported |
| Competitive-specialty placements | Recorded only with specialty, count, cohort size and reporting years |
No school guarantees entry to any specialty. Read Match information with the residency Match guide.
Research, aid and student support
Financial aid eligibility for international students, escrow requirements and support services differ by school and are not recorded in this demonstration record. Check the school's financial aid and international student pages directly.
Important considerations
- Admission is competitive and is never guaranteed by meeting published requirements.
- International-applicant policies change between cycles; verify before applying.
- Federal student loans are generally unavailable to international students.
- Residency placement is a separate process that follows graduation.
Sources and verification
Verification status: verified. Last verified 2026-09-18.
- 1.Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) directory — LCME
- 2.Stanford University School of Medicine official website — Stanford University School of Medicine
- 3.Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) — Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)