Stanford University
Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. Stanford is known for its academic achievements, wealth, close proximity to Silicon Valley, and selectivity; it ranks as one of the world's top universities.
| Motto | German: Die Luft der Freiheit weht
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| Motto in English | The wind of freedom blows
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| Established | 1891
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| Founder | Leland and Jane Stanford
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| Endowment | $27.7 billion (2019)
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| Budget | $6.5 billion (2018–19)
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| Academic staff | 2,240
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| Administrative staff | 12,508 excluding SHC
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| Students | 17,249 (Fall 2019)
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| Undergraduates | 6,996 (Fall 2019)
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| Postgraduates | 10,253 (Fall 2019)
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| Campus | Suburban, 8,180 acres (12.8 sq mi; 33.1 km)
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| Colors | Cardinal and white
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| Mascot | None
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