Facts
Stanford Facts
Learn more about Stanford University, a place of learning, discovery, and innovation. It was founded by Leland and Jane Stanford in 1885 and opened in 1891. The university's areas of excellence span seven schools along with research institutes, the arts and athletics.
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By the numbers
Campus
- 8,180 contiguous acres
- Over 600 buildings
Faculty
- 2,345 faculty members
- 20 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
Research
- 7,500+ externally sponsored projects
- $2.2 billion total budget
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