Stanford University
Stanford University Summary
What makes Stanford University unique?
Founded in 1885, Stanford University is a private research university in the San Francisco metro area and has a total undergraduate enrollment of about 17,000 students. Stanford is made up of three schools with over 40 undergraduate academic departments, and popular graduate programs including medicine, law, and business. The campus was rebuilt after the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and is now known for its mission-style architecture, with the Stanford Memorial Church at the epicenter of campus life.
Stanford is on a quarter-based academic calendar with tuition and fees exceeding $50,000 annually. The school is one of the most highly regarded research institutions and has produced numerous Fulbright and Rhodes Scholars.
In addition to its strong scholastic traditions, Stanford is also known for its local rivalry with UC Berkeley, and their annual meeting known as the “Big Game” takes place at the Rose Bowl. Notable alumni include actress Reese Witherspoon, author John Steinbeck, and former President of the United States, Herbert Hoover.
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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Stanford University.
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Stanford University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Vaden Health Center)
- Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs (Department of Psychiatry - Clinical Psychology Program)
- Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs (Department of Psychiatry - Clinical Child Psychology Program)
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 16 Reviews-
Alumni
history, Class of 1972a degree and connections to graduate school departments
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Alumni
AB, Class of 1980large network of alumni career counseling
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Alumni
BA, American Studies, Class of 1997many networking opportunities including relationships and guest lecturers with prominent figures in various industries
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Alumni
English, Class of 1990Alumni Career Center Frequent networking events for alumni
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Alumni
BA, human biology, Class of 1974I don't know, it's been so long.
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Alumni
Anthropology, Class of 1983I don't know what it provides now but career help was pretty limited back then.
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Alumni
Human Biology , Class of 1990Internship as part of my major
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Alumni
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 1985Individually designed majors; vast alumni network; research opportunities
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Alumni
Biological science, Class of 2006Career center, advisors, research opportunities, small class sizes
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1989They offer a career counseling center.
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 2006The career center provides a ton of networking, job fairs, interviews, etc during senior year. However, beyond this help getting a job, there is not much in the curriculum that helps with real-world career prep.
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Alumni
English , Class of 2003career development center, tutoring experience internship, guest speaker series
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Alumni
BS Civil Engineering, Class of 1996Career Center, Networking Events, Onsite interviews
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Alumni
Systems Engineering, Class of 1992World class education, local alumni groups, online networking
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 16 Reviews-
Alumni
AB, Class of 1980invested in their education and future stressful
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Alumni
BA, human biology, Class of 1974Laid back but competitive as well. Everyone is very smart.
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Alumni
Anthropology, Class of 1983That was a long time ago. Lot of frat boys.
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Alumni
Human Biology , Class of 1990Diverse, very intelligent and inquisitive
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Alumni
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 1985Extremely diverse and many opportunities to get involved in civic, community, and church organizations. This also includes leadership opportunities in student government.
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 2006Work hard play hard. Not competitive with each other, but rather each person's own goals.
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Alumni
English , Class of 2003my liberal arts track was for intellectuals-academics , not careerists-pre professional. See study, 'cream of the crop'
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 16 Reviews-
Alumni
AB, Class of 1980high tech computer labs older dorms for freshmen variety of dining halls
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Alumni
BA, American Studies, Class of 1997some of the best in the nation
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Alumni
English, Class of 1990World class, cutting edge, exemplary
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1989The dorms are ok, the other facilities are quite nice.
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Alumni
Product Design , Class of 2013Computer labs, dorms, classrooms, dining halls
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Alumni
BS Civil Engineering, Class of 1996all of the above, and a bag of chips
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 16 Reviews-
Alumni
AB, Class of 1980Unique - the band popular - acting, community service, athletics (NCAA, club and intermural
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Alumni
Anthropology, Class of 1983I don't know, that was 35 years ago.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 1985Student government; fraternities and sororities
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1989Multiple activities are encouraged and therefore unique.
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Alumni
BS, Class of 1979lots of groups and places to hang out and meet other people
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 2006There is a student group or activity for almost any interest and if not, you can start your own group.
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Alumni
English , Class of 2003structured Liberal education -self selective residential humanities intensive program in the great books.
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Alumni
BS Civil Engineering, Class of 1996big game, the tree, full moon on the quad, etc
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Alumni
Systems Engineering, Class of 1992Eating clubs, LJSUMB, Enchanted Broccoli Forest
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