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
Student Enrollment
As of Autumn Quarter 2025
- 7,289 undergraduate
- Class of 2029 profile
- 10,025 graduate
Campus
- 8,353 total acres
- 630 buildings
Faculty
- 2,402 faculty members
- 20 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
Research
- 7,500+ externally sponsored projects
- 15 independent laboratories, centers, and institutes
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