Stanford University

Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. It is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Stanford is located in California's Bay Area, one of the most intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse areas of the nation.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT
7,062 undergraduates
9,368 graduates
FACULTY
2,219 faculty members
19 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
4:1 student to faculty ratio
CAMPUS
8,180 contiguous acres
Nearly 700 major buildings
93% of undergraduates live on campus
RESEARCH
6,200+ externally sponsored projects

$1.64 billion total budget