Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. Stanford is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Research and teaching stresses interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. 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.
as of Fall 2012
Student Enrollment
- Undergraduates: 6,999
- Graduates: 8,871
Campus
- 8,180 contiguous acres in six governmental jurisdictions
- Nearly 700 major buildings
- 96% of undergraduates live on campus
Endowment
- $17 billion
Research
- 5,100 externally sponsored projects
- $1.27 billion total budget
Leadership
- President John Hennessy, since 2000
- Provost John Etchemendy, since 2000
Established 1885
Faculty
- 1,995 faculty members
- 19 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
- 5:1 student to faculty ratio
Seven Schools
- Business
- Earth Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- Humanities and Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
