Stanford University, located between San Francisco

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

About Stanford

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Stanford's 125th Anniversary

This year, Stanford celebrates 125 years of impact in people’s lives and around the world. Visit the Stanford 125 website for information about upcoming events and special online content about Stanford's past, present and future

Stanford Facts at a Glance

Opened 1891

Student Enrollment

• Undergraduates: 6,994
• Graduates: 9,128

Campus

• 8,180 contiguous acres in six governmental jurisdictions
• 700 major buildings
• 97% of undergraduates live on campus

Research

• 5,500 externally sponsored projects
• $1.22 billion total budget

Faculty

• 2,153 faculty members
• 20 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
• 4:1 student to faculty ratio

Stanford Facts & History

Stanford Facts and the Annual Report are published each year to provide current information and statistics about the university. You can also read about Stanford's history.

Stanford Facts at a Glance

Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. It is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. 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.

Student Enrollment

• 6,994 undergraduates
• 9,128 graduates

Faculty

• 2,153 faculty members
• 20 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
• 4:1 student to faculty ratio

Campus

• 8,180 contiguous acres
• Nearly 700 major buildings
• 97% of undergraduates live on campus

Research

• 5,500 externally sponsored projects
• $1.22 billion total budget

Established 1885
Opened 1891

Leadership

• President John Hennessy
• Provost John Etchemendy

since 2000

Seven Schools

• Business
• Earth Sciences
• Education
• Engineering
• Humanities and Sciences
• Law
• Medicine

Endowment

• $22.2 billion (as of Aug. 31, 2015)

Annual Report Message from the President

by President John Hennessy

In 2016, Stanford University will celebrate its 125th anniversary — looking to the future, even as it builds on and honors its past.

This is my 16th and last year as Stanford’s president — and my 38th year as a member of the faculty — and the strength of the university’s foundations and its pioneering spirit has never been more palpable. As was evident in the activities and achievements of 2015, the adventurous spirit of our community and its commitment to making a difference continue to distinguish Stanford and draw people to the university.

Contact Stanford University

General Contact Information

Telephone (campus operator)

650-723-2300

Primary address

Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305–2004