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  1. Stanford University

    Stanford Explore Stanford A Mission Defined by Possibility At Stanford, our mission of discovery and learning is energized by a spirit of optimism and possibility that dates to our founding. Here you’ll find …

  2. Admission – Stanford University

    Stanford students come from across the U.S. and the world, representing diverse experiences, backgrounds and cultures. The university offers substantial financial aid to help families manage the …

  3. Who We Are – Stanford University

    Who We Are From its founding in California in the late 19th century until today, Stanford has been infused with the American West’s spirit of openness and possibility. We believe strongly in the …

  4. Academics – Stanford University

    Stanford students create and apply knowledge by thinking and doing, preparing for leadership in a rapidly changing world.

  5. Undergraduate Admission : Stanford University

    A Stanford Education is Possible. Stanford offers comprehensive, need-based financial aid that makes it possible for all admitted undergraduate students to attend — and we do not expect students to …

  6. A History of Stanford – Stanford University

    When railroad magnate and former California Gov. Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford, lost their only child, Leland, Jr., to typhoid in 1884, they decided to build a university as the most …

  7. International Applicants : Stanford University

    Oct 1, 2025 · Undergraduate Admission at Stanford University--one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. It is located in Palo Alto, California. Stanford welcomes applicants from all …

  8. Research – Stanford University

    Stanford research has a distinctive track record of developing life-changing treatments for disease, inventing revolutionary technologies, and unlocking new ways of understanding the world around us.

  9. Stanford University - 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 …

  10. Apply : Stanford University

    Undergraduate Admission at Stanford University--one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. It is located in Palo Alto, California. NEXT STEPS Everything you need is right here. …