Stanford University is one of the top universities in California, and applications for the freshman class of 2010 have already surpassed last year’s record of 30,428 total applicants. Acceptance rate is another story, as less than 10% of applicants were admitted to Stanford. Harvard and Yale were the only two colleges last year which ranked as being more difficult to be accepted. Despite rough economic conditions in California and the U.S., student continue to flock to colleges and universities across the state. Most colleges in the California State system are fairly affordable, and some of the UC schools are as well. Stanford is not cheap, as the recent boost in fees will now cost students just over $48,800 for tuition, room, and board. Education is so important that people continue to attend college as they know it is one of the best ways to succeed during rough economic times. Many students conclude that now is the perfect time to invest in a higher education, because the economy may be in a better state when they graduate.
Students are very concerned about the very high cost of some private colleges like Stanford, but many are choosing to commit to education and have confidence it will help them earn more in the long-run. Most students at Stanford do receive some sort of financial aid, so it is not as if they have to pay the full cost, however it is still expensive. As more people push to become educated in California, it will help make our work force stronger so that we can generate more income and jobs for the state. There are still many businesses in California today that are hiring, but they cannot easily find the right individuals without a better qualified and educated work force.
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