Tuesday, January 06, 2009

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Stanford University

Work Stanford, CA 94305
Work(650) 723-2091
Web site: http://www.stanford.edu
  • 4Rank
  • 94Score
Tier 1
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : Stanford University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1885
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: quarter
Total number of undergraduates: 6,584
Setting suburban
Endowment: $17,164,836,000
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 1/1
Application fee: $75
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 10.3 %
Selectivity: most selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $36,030
Mission  
School mission In 1885, Jane and Leland Stanford established Stanford University in memory of their son. Their intent was to establish a "University of high degree" that would "qualify students for personal success and direct usefulness in life and promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Today, Stanford is a research university where teaching, learning and research are all integral. Stanford values close interaction between undergraduates and faculty. Student participation in research is strongly supported. Stanford's entrepreneurial character draws from its Western location and the legacy of its founders. Academic excellence crosses disciplines, ranging from humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Current faculty have 16 Nobels and 4 Pulitzers. Students, distinguished by initiative, love of learning and commitment to public service, are talented in many areas, including academics, art, music and athletics. Stanford's extraordinary campus is located in a dynamic and diverse area between San Francisco and San Jose in Northern California. Stanford places great emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and research and has established university-wide initiatives in an effort to address worldwide problems in human health, the environment and international affairs.

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