University Overview

Founded in 1885, Stanford University is a non-profit private higher-education institution

located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stanford (population range of
10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in the
following locations: Washington, New York, Monterey. Officially accredited by the
WASC Senior College and University Commission, Stanford University (SU) is a large
(uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational US higher education
institution. Stanford University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially
recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees,
doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas
of study matrix below for further details. This 137 years old US higher-education
institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and
students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making
this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students
are welcome to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-
academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities,
financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online
courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.