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Stanford University

Q: Is Stanford University closing?

This profile does not establish that Stanford University is closing. One category of public evidence currently meets the tracker’s display rules. Review the dated source before drawing conclusions.

Stanford, CA 94305 · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor

Quick answer

Is Stanford University closing?

This profile does not establish that the college is closing. One category of public evidence currently meets the tracker’s display rules. Review the dated source before drawing conclusions.

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Undergraduates7,841

3-year enrollment↑23.2%

5-year enrollment↑10.7%

Evidence categories1

Public evidence timeline2025-08-05

Workforce reduction363 positions affected

Staff layoffs university-wide. Evidence: Published reporting.

↗2024-08-21

Workforce reduction23 positions affected

Creative Writing Program (Jones Lectureships). Evidence: Published reporting.

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Identifiers

UNITID 243744
OPEID8 00130500

Interpretation

This profile organizes descriptive evidence. It is not a rating, closure forecast, or guarantee of institutional stability. Repeated events in one category do not multiply review priority.

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