Covering 8,180 acres, Stanford has one of the largest university campuses in the US, with 18 interdisciplinary research institutes and seven schools: the Graduate School of Business; School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences; Graduate School of Education; School of Engineering; School of Humanities and Sciences; What is the Stanford […]
Stanford Health Care is no ordinary health system. As part of Stanford Medicine and the larger Stanford University family, we provide care as an “academic medical center.” Is Stanford Health Care affiliated with Stanford University? Stanford Health Care opened the doors to the new Stanford Hospital in 2019. Stanford Medicine […]
David Entwistle. President and Chief Executive Officer, Stanford Health Care David Entwistle is president and CEO of Stanford Health Care (SHC), where he has served since 2016. Who owns Stanford hospital? When the Stanford Medical School moved south from San Francisco in 1959, the Stanford Hospital was established and was […]
David Entwistle is president and CEO of Stanford Health Care (SHC). He joined SHC in July 2016 with extensive executive experience at leading academic medical centers. Who is the founder of Stanford Hospital? Dr. Elias Samuel CooperThe history of Stanford Medical School begins in 1858 with the founding in San […]
Who Qualifies. Almost half of all Stanford undergraduates receive need-based financial aid. Families earning less than $150,000 with assets typical of that income level pay no tuition. Families earning less than $75,000 with assets typical of that income level pay no tuition or room and board. Is Stanford only for […]
#1: The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. #2: Virtually all of Stanford’s undergraduates live on campus. What are you looking forward to at Stanford? Almost everyone is […]
Stanford University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,366 (fall 2020), with a gender distribution of 49% male students and 51% female students. At this school, 11% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 89% of students live off campus. Where do most students live at […]
There is a huge range of social activity at Stanford. Even though there aren’t nearby clubs to a large extent, people always find fun, non-drinking things to do on weekends, like get a band together and jam, or watch a movie on a big screen in the history corner, or […]
NO it is not a party school, but there is a good social scene, you might get invited to a professor’s house in Palo Alto, there are clubs, and lots of foodies, you can always find a group ready to try a new Sichuan restaurant. I’d say it IS fun, […]
Only at Stanford: 10 unique moments I realized I was truly here The view on the first day of class. Using Hoover Tower as a landmark to find classes. Seeing the tourist groups for the first time. Band Run. Sleeping over at a library. Having a world-class researcher as a […]
The primary criterion for admission to Stanford is academic excellence. We look for your preparation and potential to succeed. We expect you to challenge yourself throughout high school and to do very well. The most important credential for evaluating your academic record is your high school transcript. What kind of […]
Stanford is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Stanford offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Stanford there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Stanford and residents […]
Intellectual Curiosity. Stanford University admissions staff is looking for students who have a drive and passion for intellectual development. They want to make sure that your growth didn’t peak in high school, and that you’ll be willing to continue putting in the effort to expand your horizons. What types of […]
Secret Snowflake is a Stanford tradition that typically takes place in freshman dorms at the end of fall quarter. Students who sign up are matched with a “Secret Snowflake” in their dorm who gives them a “task” or dare each day for a week. What is secret snowflake? Secret Snowflake […]
More than half of Stanford undergraduates came from a family in the top 10 percent of wealth in the United States. Thirty-nine percent came from the top 5 percent. Seventeen percent came from the top 1 percent. Are all Stanford graduates rich? However, when analyzing the data of alumni who […]