Rankings of Stanford University

Stanford University, dating back to 1891, is a privately run research institution of higher education based in Stanford, California. The university consists of seven schools, three schools at the undergraduate level, and four at the professional graduate level. Everything is housed on just one campus, making it one of the largest in the United States.

Latest ranking updates for Stanford University
  • October 2024: Publication of THE World University Rankings . Ranking position #6.
  • September 2024: Us News announced latest results of US News Best National Universities with Stanford University in position 4.
  • September 2024: NICHE Best Colleges in America update. Stanford University achieves place 3.
  • September 2024: NICHE Best Value Colleges in America update. Stanford University achieves place 2.
#3
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Stanford University

among 1923 universities in USA
based on 48 different rankings

University rankings

    • #4 
    • #6 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 09 October, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #6 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 04 June, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 23 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 27 August, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Payscale College Salary Report (Bachelor's Only)
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 June, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 25 August, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #49 
    THE World’s Most International Universities
    [Published 25 January, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    The Princeton Review: Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Private Schools)
    [Published 20 June, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #23 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 03 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #8 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 13 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    MONEY: Best Selective Colleges
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #11 
    Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 30 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 30 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 30 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 30 January, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Payscale College Salary Report (All Alumni)
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 07 February, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 07 February, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #148 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 12 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    NICHE Best Colleges in America
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #19 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 17 April, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #23 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 27 March, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    NICHE Best Value Colleges in America
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    WSJ/College Pulse: Best Colleges in the U.S.
    [Published 10 September, 2024]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #29 
    • #160 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #50 
    • #301 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #38 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #42 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #30 
    • #227 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Art
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #37 
    Performing Arts
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Business

    • #7 
    • #7 
    Accounting

    [Published ]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Business

    [Published ]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Business
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #79 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Entrepreneurship

    [Published ]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Finance

    [Published ]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Marketing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #4 
    Marketing

    [Published ]
    • #37 
    • #76 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Artificial Intelligence
    Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Artificial Intelligence
    [Published 09 December, 2020]
    • #4 
    • #25 
    Artificial Intelligence
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Computer Science
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #7 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

Education

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #8 
    Education
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 08 April, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #10 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Engineering

    • #8 
    • #20 
    Aerospace Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #24 
    Aerospace Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #13 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #34 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #31 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #130 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 08 April, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #10 
    Engineering
    Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
    [Published 04 September, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #12 
    Engineering
    MONEY: Best Colleges for Engineering Majors
    [Published 07 June, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #64 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #61 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #7 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #20 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #30 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #35 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #31 
    • #63 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #4 
    • #8 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 08 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #4 
    • #11 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Statistics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Statistics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #12 
    • #38 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Medical Technology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #64 
    Pharmacology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #60 
    Veterinary Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #29 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #39 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #39 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #9 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #38 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #218 
    Zoology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #4 
    • #7 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #49 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #12 
    Development Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #7 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #8 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #101 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #27 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #16 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #21 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #11 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #1 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #19 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for Stanford University

Business US News: Best Business Schools (US)
#1 
Business
Law US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#1 
Law
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Art Payscale: Best Schools for Majors by Salary Potential
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#1 
Mathematics
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#2 
Education
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#2 
Engineering
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#2 
Computer Science
Medical Technology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#2 
Medicine & Health
Chemistry GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#2 
Natural Sciences

About Stanford University

PROS

  • The most recurring opinion about Stanford University is that it’s a campus that welcomes all cultures and all sorts of people.
  • Students like that San Francisco city is not far, so they can take advantage of some big city features if they want to.
  • There is a spirit of intellectual freedom on campus, according to students, who say that the university encourages everybody to think for themselves.

CONS

  • Numerous students point out that the dorms are smaller than expected, and they feel that the tuition fees should give them a bigger space.
  • Neighbouring Palo Alto is universally described as an area too expensive to live in, and everything close early according to students.
  • Students say that you need a bike if you don’t have a car, as there are not many ways to get off campus easily.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1891
Telephone:
(650) 723-2300
Address:
355 Galvez Street
94305, Stanford
USA
Website:
https://www.stanford.edu/
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
William E. Moerner (, 2014)
 
Michael Levitt (, 2013)
 
Thomas C. Südhof (, 2013)
 
Brian Kobilka (, 2012)
 
Andrew Z. Fire (, 2006)
 
Roger D. Kornberg (, 2006)
 
A. Michael Spence (, 2001)
 
Robert B. Laughlin (, 1998)
 
Steven Chu (, 1997)
 
Douglas D. Osheroff (, 1996)
 
  • A Day in the Life: Stanford Student
  • Discover Stanford
  • Juju Hallum '21: Building a campus family of Native students, aspiring vets and Viennese waltzers
  • Jasmin Dalsgaard '21: Exploring public service on campus and overseas
  • Trace Guzmán '21: Setting the stage

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FAQ

Stanford University ranks #3 in USA in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 1923 universities in USA.

Stanford University ranks #1 in Stanford in our meta ranking.

Stanford University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, THE Global Employability University Ranking, US News Best National Universities, THE World Reputation Rankings and more. See all 48 rankings of Stanford University.

Stanford University achieved #2 in QS Employability Rankings. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Stanford University.

Stanford University achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #1 in (Business Administration). See all subject rankings for Stanford University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings Stanford University ranks #1 among universities in Stanford and #3 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Stanford University.

In our meta ranking Stanford University ranks #3 among all universities in USA and Harvard University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.