Stanford University will continue considering legacy status in admissions through fall 2026, opting out of state financial aid assistance for students in order to comply with California’s ban on ...

Stanford University is a private institution that was founded in 1885. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Stanford University is ranked No. #4 in National Universities. It's also ranked No. #4 in ...

Stanford University has decided to preserve legacy admissions and to require standardized tests for admission. Photo by Veronica Weber. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Stanford ...

Stanford University has confirmed its admissions policies for fall 2026 will continue considering legacy status, a decision that could influence access to one of Silicon Valley’s most important talent ...

With three weeks to go before California's ban on legacy admissions takes effect at private universities that receive state funding, Stanford has made a stunning decision: To preserve that perk, it's ...