Stanford University
Founded in 1885, the Stanford University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stanford (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in Washington, New York and Monterey. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Stanford University (SU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Stanford University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 138-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.