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Academics
Preparing students to make meaningful contributions to society as engaged citizens and leaders in a complex world
Undergraduate Education
Rich learning experiences that provide a broad liberal arts foundation and deep subject-area expertise
Graduate Education
Unsurpassed opportunities to participate in the advancement of entire fields of knowledge
Driving impact
Continuing adult education, executive and professional programs, and programs for K-12 students
Profile of Meet Zara Rutherford
“I thought, if I were going to have a year to do whatever I want, why not try flying around the world?”
Research
Driving discoveries vital to our world, our health, and our intellectual life
Profile of Meet Zhenan Bao
“If we don’t set an ambitious goal, we will never get to it.”
University News
Stories about people, research, and innovation across the Farm
Health Care
Advancing human health through innovative research, education, and care
Stanford Medicine
Leading a worldwide revolution in precision health through biomedical research, education, and clinical enterprises
Stanford Health Care
Leveraging expertise and advanced technology to deliver unparalleled care for each patient’s unique needs
Stanford Children's Health
The only health care network in the Bay Area – and one of the few in the country – exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care
Campus Life
Building a vibrant community of creative and accomplished people from around the world
Student Life
A residential campus with diverse housing, exceptional dining, and over 600 student organizations
Arts & Culture
A rich tradition of fostering creativity and a vibrant arts district on campus
Recreation & Wellness
State-of-the-art facilities and fitness programs to encourage movement and play
Athletics
Providing student-athletes the opportunity to achieve excellence both in competition and in the classroom
Home of Champions
Stanford’s 131 NCAA championships are the most for any university, a product of an unrivaled culture of excellence and continued support from the campus community
Olympic Excellence
The Cardinal has produced at least one medalist in every Olympics in which the U.S. has competed since 1912, totaling 296 medals from 177 medalists
Multidimensional Impact
Stanford student-athletes have achieved local, national, and global impact through community involvement and advocacy
Admission
Offering extraordinary freedom to explore, to collaborate, and to challenge yourself
Explore the possibilities of a Stanford education as you map out your college journey.
We look for distinctive students who exhibit an abundance of energy and curiosity in their classes, activities, projects, research, and lives.
Stanford meets the full financial need of every admitted undergrad who qualifies for assistance.
Nearly 80% of undergrads receive some form of financial assistance. Generally, tuition is covered for families with incomes below $150,000.
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