Stanford University is a private research university located on 8,180 acres in Palo Alto, CA. Home to 6,800 undergraduate and 8,441 graduate students, Stanford is among the most selective universities in the world. Undergraduate students choose from approximately 90 majors in 3 schools and have the option to self-design a major. Students participate in 650 student groups and organizations, and participate in NCAA D1 sports programs.