Stanford University

Stanford University is a private research university located in the heart of Silicon Valley, famous for its entrepreneurial spirit and close ties to the tech industry. It excels in engineering, computer science, medicine, business, and the humanities. Key features include its sprawling, innovative campus, interdisciplinary research institutes, and a culture that encourages the translation of ideas into companies (e.g., Google, Hewlett-Packard).

It targets high-achieving, innovative students and researchers. It operates on a high-tuition model with substantial need-based aid. Stanford earns its high score through its role as the engine of technological innovation, its stunning campus resources, exceptional faculty, and the extraordinary career trajectories of its graduates in both industry and academia.