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Search Results for "Stanford University"
| Stanford University | |
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| Leland Stanford Junior University | |
 Seal of Stanford University |
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| Motto | Die Luft der Freiheit weht (German)[1] |
| Motto in English | The wind of freedom blows[1] |
| Established | 1891[2] |
| Type | Private |
| Endowment | US$ 17.04 billion [3] |
| President | John L. Hennessy |
| Provost | John Etchemendy |
| Academic staff | 1,995[4] |
| Students | 15,870 |
| Undergraduates | 6,999[5] |
| Postgraduates | 8,871[5] |
| Location | Stanford, California, U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 8,180 acres (3,310 ha)[6] |
| Colors | Cardinal red and white |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I (FBS) Pac-12 |
| Nickname | Cardinal |
| Mascot | Stanford Tree (unofficial) |
| Website | Stanford.edu |
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