Stanford University is a private research university located in Stanford, California. Founded in 1885, Stanford is renowned for its academic achievements, wealth, and proximity to Silicon Valley. The university is home to a diverse student body of over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50
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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.