Stanford University
- Country: United States
- Type: University Rankings Education
- Website: www.stanford.edu
- Update: 05-01
Stanford University is a prestigious private comprehensive university in the United States, founded by Leland Stanford in 1891, covering 35 square kilometers, making it the second largest university in the United States in terms of area. Stanford is tied with the University of Chicago for 5th place in the 2024 USNEWS Comprehensive Ranking of U.S. Universities, and is usually ranked in the top 10 in other world university rankings.
