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“At Stanford, I’ve found that chance encounters often lead to unexpected and fulfilling research collaborations where each team member considers a project from a different angle.”
John Dabiri
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and of Mechanical Engineering
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Stanford Medicine
Comprised of our biomedical research, education and clinical enterprises, Stanford Medicine is leading a worldwide revolution in precision health.
Stanford Children's Health
The only health care network in the Bay Area – and one of the few in the country – exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care

“I came to Stanford knowing that I love the ocean. Hopkins Marine Station is an amazing place for research and meeting incredible people doing ocean work.”
Campus Life
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Admits are welcomed by cheering student volunteers as they enter Frost Amphitheater before trekking to their dorms for the weekend.
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Nearly 70% of undergrads receive financial aid. Generally, tuition is free for families with incomes below $125,000.
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