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Stanford University Women's Water Polo

Welcome to the Stanford University women's water polo recruiting profile. Stanford competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (Women’s Water Polo) from Stanford, California. Led by head coach John Tanner, Stanford University pairs a highly selective 4% acceptance rate with a 92% graduation rate and a $25,078 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
23
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (Women’s Water Polo)
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
21,132
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
4%
State
California
City
Stanford
Staff
John Tanner
Head Coach
Susan Ortwein
Associate Head Coach
(650) 725-9016·[email protected]·View profile
Brenda Villa
Associate Head Coach
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A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 93% of D1 women's water polo programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
98%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
92%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$102,887
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$124,080
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 26% of D1 women's water polo programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$65,127
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$65,127
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$21,325
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$25,078
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$90
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 96% of D1 women's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,678,166
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$293,687
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (650) 723-2300[email protected]

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