NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
90
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive: These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the doctorate. They award 50 or more doctoral degrees per year across at least 15 disciplines.
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers
, Stanford, CA, 94305
(650) 723-2300
www.stanford.edu/
admission.stanford.edu/
www.stanford.edu/dept/finaid/
www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/freshman/apply.html
From the Stanford University Founding Grant, November 11, 1885:
...the Nature, Object, and Purposes of the Institution Hereby Founded, to Be:
Its nature, that of a university with such seminaries of learning as shall make it of the highest grade, including mechanical institutes, museums, galleries of art, laboratories, and conservatories, together with all things necessary for the study of agriculture in all its branches, and for mechanical training, and the studies and exercises directed to the cultivation and enlargement of the mind:
Its object, to qualify its students for personal success, and direct usefulness in life;
And its purposes, to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization, teaching the blessings of liberty regulated by law, and inculcating love and reverence for the great principles of government as derived from the inalienable rights of man to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctor's
First Professional
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Advanced placement (AP) credits