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Cost

What will the program cost?

Stanford University sets tuition rates for all students. These estimates include Stanford's per-unit tuition of $1,447 per unit, the Application Fee, Program Fee, the Campus Health Services fee, and a Document Fee*. Where applicable, estimates also include residential and meal fees.

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Commuter Student Estimate

Attending as a commuter^ and taking the minimum 3 units? Costs start at $5,177

Residential Student Estimate

Living on campus and taking the minimum 8 credit-bearing units (typically 2-3 courses)? Costs start at $18,443


*The $125 document fee is a one-time fee charged to all students who are not returners to Summer Session. This fee offsets the cost of maintaining student records, processing transcript requests, and other registration-related services. 
^High School commuter costs start at $8,091 with a minimum 5 units.

A very limited number of tuition grants will be available to undergraduate and graduate students only. 

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Tutoring and advising

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Our Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC) means you'll have support every step of the way.

Students practice surgical techniques during Intro to Medicine Bootcamp. (Photo credits to Nikolas Liepins/Ethography for Stanford Summer Session)

Explore, connect, and enjoy

STUDENT LIFE

Student life at Summer Session is rich with opportunities to explore, connect, and have fun! Events change every year just as our students and their interests do.