''Like any other college, you will definitely notice people who are very affluent, but I still feel very comfortable here at Stanford. People don't really care about material things, they care more about a person's characteristics. The atmosphere here is very relaxed and laid back, and it has definitely helped my transition to college life.'' - Francisco Olmos, Class of 2009
''The school is definitely diverse. There are also several special interest groups based on ethnicity. This can facilitate interaction, but sometimes I feel like they isolate members.'' - Kaitlin Wood, Class of 2009
''Stanford offers very good financial aid. The only times I become aware of being a low-income student is when friends want to go out to eat on the weekends and I would rather stick to the dining hall. But it is definitely something you learn to balance.'' - Jessica Klima, Class of 2009
Socio-economic Make-up of Students
19% of students at Stanford have family incomes below $60,000 (economicdiversity.org)
12% of undergraduates at Stanford receive Federal Pell Grants, which mostly go to students whose family incomes are below $40,000 (economicdiversity.org)
