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Stanford University

Stanford University is an extremely selective private research university in California’s Silicon Valley, known for world‑class academics, a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, and beautiful Mediterranean‑style campus. Students often rave about research access, startup and tech connections, strong STEM and humanities programs, and the balance of intense coursework with laid‑back West Coast campus life.

State

California

Student Population

21,000

Acceptance Rate

3–4%

GPA Range

3.9–4.0

SAT Range

1480-1590

Common Majors

computer science, engineering (electrical, mechanical, bioengineering), economics, human biology

“Days blur together between problem sets in Huang, late‑night project meetings in the d.school, biking across campus trying not to be late, and realizing how easy it is to feel imposter syndrome here, but also how rare it is to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about building things that matter.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$62,484

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70.96

Avg Women's Scores

68.78

Men's Team Notes

Cardinal posted 283.20 team average across 37 rounds, ranking No. 1 nationally with three tournament wins. Hosted The Goodwin with strong finishes; consistent sub-280 rounds and low-amateur contention fueled postseason push.

Women's Team Notes

Women dominated with 275.1 adjusted average (No. 1 nationally) over 36 rounds, securing 9 wins including NCAA finals run. Ten sub-280 rounds highlighted deepest lineup in country; freshmen stars like Örtengren's 62 powered title defense.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Conrad Ray

Women's Coach

Anne Walker

Men's Email

conrad.ray@stanford.edu

Women's Email

amwalker@stanford.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Conrad Ray leads Stanford men’s golf as the program’s Director of Men’s Golf and general manager of the Stanford Golf Course. A former Cardinal golfer himself, Ray has guided the team to multiple NCAA‑Championship‑level seasons and maintained Stanford’s reputation as a top‑flight national program. He emphasizes a strong practice and course‑management culture, individual‑development, and a close‑knit team environment that prepares many players for college‑to‑professional‑level transitions.

Women's Coach Bio

Anne Walker is Stanford women’s Director of Women’s Golf, overseeing a program with a long history of NCAA‑Championship contention and national‑level success. Building on the legacy of earlier head coaches, she has kept the Cardinal among the top teams in the Pac‑12 and now the ACC, with regular postseason appearances and strong individual‑event results. Walker focuses on recruiting elite amateurs, skill‑development, and a holistic support system for student‑athletes.

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