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Stanford University
(SU)
About
Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 126 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,422
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 5.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 25%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
- Staff
- 16,673
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
47 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 1 | 96.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 1 | 84.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =2 | 96.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 2 | 91.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 2 | 91.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 2 | 93.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =3 | 95.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 3 | 93.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 4 | 96.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | =5 | 89.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 6 | 95.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
51 subjectsQS
48 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Stanford University?
Stanford University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =2, THE Rank =5, ARWU Rank 2, US News Rank 3.
When was Stanford University founded?
Stanford University was founded in 1891.
What are the top subjects at Stanford University?
Top subjects at Stanford University include: Mathematics, Education & Training, Law & Legal Studies, Chemistry, Medical Technology.
Where is Stanford University located?
Stanford University is located in Stanford, United States.