This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, closing this banner, or clicking "I Agree", you agree to the use of cookies.
Read our cookies policy and privacy statement for more information.

×
Stand with UkraineDonate
Overview

Stanford University

Stanford, California

 10 reviews

Favorite
S

Stanford University

Private 4 Year

10 reviews

About Stanford University

Stanford University (Stanford; officially Leland Stanford Junior University, colloquially the Farm) is a private research university in Stanford, California, adjacent to Palo Alto and between San Jose and San Francisco. Stanford's undergraduate program is the most selective in the United States. Due to its academic strength, wealth, and proximity to Silicon Valley it is often cited as one of the world's most prestigious universities.

See More 

Location

Located in Stanford, California.

, Stanford, CA, 94305, Santa Clara County

Stanford University Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#2 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in California

#1 of 703

Best Psychology Colleges & Universities in America

#1 of 1603

Most Popular Majors

The most popular major at Stanford University is Engineering followed by Computer Sciences, Business Management, Social Sciences and Legal.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Stanford University within four or six years.

Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 6 years

Notable Alumni