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Stanford University (Stanford) · Stanford, California · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate4%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate92%finish within six years
Undergraduates18,625Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty6 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Stanford University Football coaches

Coaches at Stanford University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Ryan BurnsSpecial Assistant to the Head Coach
Kris RichardDirector of Defense & Defensive Backs Coach
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Tavita PritchardDirector of Football
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Athletics

The program

Where Stanford University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Program level
Elite Program
Athletics site
gostanford.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1510–1580
ACTMiddle 50%: 34–35

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Popular majors

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAfrican-American/Black StudiesAmerican Indian/Native American StudiesAmerican/United States Studies/CivilizationAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, OtherArcheology
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
6 : 1
Graduation rate
92% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$65,127
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,998
Campus

Where it is

Stanford University in Stanford.

Location
Stanford, California
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
stanford.edu
Overview

About Stanford University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Kris Richard, the Director of Defense & Defensive Backs Coach, leads the Stanford University Football staff of 37 coaches, verified September 2026. Stanford University (Stanford) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Stanford University is a large private school in Stanford, California with 18,625 undergraduates, a 4% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,998 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Stanford University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Kris Richard, the Director of Defense & Defensive Backs Coach and Tavita Pritchard, the Director of Football. Stanford University has 37 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Kris can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Stanford University typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Stanford University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Stanford University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Stanford University D1?

Yes. Stanford University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Is Stanford University public or private?

Stanford University is a private nonprofit school in Stanford, California.

What conference is Stanford University Football in?

The Atlantic Coast Conference.

Does Stanford University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Stanford University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Stanford University Football have?

37 coaches, led by Kris Richard, the Director of Defense & Defensive Backs Coach.

How much does Stanford University cost?

In-state tuition is $65,127 and out-of-state tuition is $65,127 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,998.

What is the Stanford University acceptance rate?

4% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Stanford University?

Admitted students typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Stanford University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026