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One of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Catalyzing discovery, accelerating solutions, sustaining life on Earth, and preparing students for active citizenship.
Stanford University (officially Leland Stanford Junior University) is a private research university in Stanford, California. It was founded in 1885 by Leland Stanford —a railroad magnate who served as the eighth governor of and then-incumbent senator from California —and his wife, Jane , in memory of their only child, Leland Jr . [2]
Undergraduate Admission About 1,700 freshmen and 30 transfer students enroll at Stanford each year. We review each applicant with an eye to academic excellence, intellectual vitality, and personal context.
From Pre-K to College Readiness. Stanford offers a wide range of programs, classes, internships, and an entire online high school. Our world-class faculty challenge young people to explore and achieve – through STEM research, internationally focused courses, and arts experiences. Pre-K to College Readiness.
Stanford was founded almost 150 years ago on a bedrock of societal purpose. Our mission is to contribute to the world by educating students for lives of leadership and contribution with integrity; advancing fundamental knowledge and cultivating creativity; leading in pioneering research for effective clinical therapies; and accelerating ...
For the 2023–24 and 2024–25 admission cycles, Stanford will not require ACT or SAT scores for first-year or transfer applicants. See details Our test optional policy will extend to applicants applying for the Fall 2025 entry term.
Admission Overview. First-Year Applicants. Transfer Applicants. International Applicants. Veterans and ROTC. Undocumented Applicants. QuestBridge. Undergraduate Admission at Stanford University--one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. It is located in Palo Alto, California.
