The university provides superb academic and athletic facilities. Facilities Stanford University is fortunate to have its medical school, hospital, and main campus all in close proximity. The hospital at Stanford is a 600-bed facility that serves a mix of local and referral patients. Nearby hospitals affiliated with Stanford include the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Medical Center and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, a large county facility in San Jose. The cost of living in the area is high.
Tuition tends to increase by a small percentage every year.
Financial Aid Limited funding is available to provide research support for students in the BMI program. Soon after their arrival most students become associated with projects that provide them with support. Applicants to the BMI program should indicate whether they also wish to be considered for NLM support. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible. Foreign students are generally supported as research assistants on grants, sufficient financial resources for at least one academic year must be verified before matriculation.