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Learn about Stanford's mission, academics, research, health care, campus life, and athletics. Explore the possibilities of a Stanford education and how to apply.
- Admission
About 1,700 freshmen and 30 transfer students enroll at...
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Academics. Stanford students create and apply knowledge by...
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Stanford Online offers learning opportunities via free...
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Stanford University, one of the world's leading teaching and...
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Stanford University, one of the world's leading teaching and...
- About
Our mission is to contribute to the world by educating...
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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability draws on a deep...
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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.
- 17,246 (Fall 2021)
- Stanford Tree (unofficial – no official university mascot)
- Large suburb, 8,180 acres (33.1 km²)
- Richard Saller (interim)
Learn how to apply to Stanford, one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions, and explore its academic and campus life. Find out about the financial aid program that makes Stanford possible for all admitted students.
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Stanford University is a leading research and teaching institution founded in 1885. It has seven schools, 20 Nobel laureates, and a $36.5 billion endowment.