University decides against increasing undergraduate tuition for upcoming year

Stanford decided last week to make no changes to undergraduate tuition for the 2026-27 academic year. 

The current tuition for undergraduates is $67,731 and will be held constant for the upcoming year. Approximately one-third of students receive need-based funding. However, room and board charges will slightly increase by 3.5% due to rising expenses, according to the University. 

The Board of Trustees made this decision, Angie Davis, Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations, wrote in an email to the Daily.

“The 2026-27 tuition rates were approved by the Board of Trustees at the board’s winter meeting on the recommendation of senior university leaders,” Davis wrote. “The tuition announcement shared Feb. 4 is for 2026-27 only. Tuition rates are considered and set annually by the board of trustees.”

Over the last decade, Stanford has seen greater than a 3.5% yearly increase in tuition rates for undergraduates. Elite peer institutions, such as those in the ivy league, have also seen similar increases. Many universities have not yet decided whether to keep with that trend or buck it as Stanford has for this year. 

Eegan Ram ‘28 expressed optimism about the halt in tuition.

“I’m glad that it seems like with the additional funding pressures lately, they’ve been able to figure out how to balance the University’s various expenses,” he said. 

This academic year saw a 3% increase in undergraduate full tuition price compared to the previous one, while graduate tuition price increased by 4%. 

Prospective students can explore Stanford’s affordability and learn more about the financial aid process through a cost estimator available on the University’s website. 

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