Located in Stanford, Calif., Stanford University was founded in 1885 by Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford and has 15,877 students.
Located in Stanford, Calif., Stanford University was founded in 1885 by Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford and has 15,877 students.

December 2, 2025
In 2024, the average coaching salary at Stanford University was $441,828, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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November 30, 2025
Stanford University's average coaching salary decreased by 8.7% compared to the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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November 30, 2025
In 2024, Stanford University in California increased its basketball funding by 22.1%, reaching $19.8 million.
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November 4, 2025
Saturday, Nov. 8 will see these former South San Fernando Valley area high school stars in competition.
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October 24, 2025
The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Santa Clara County during 2024 was $441,828 at Stanford University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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October 17, 2025
Santa Clara County's 10 colleges spent $43,374,049 on their football teams in 2024, a decrease from the previous year.
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