1. Stanford University was founded in 1891 in Palo Alto, California by Jane and Leland Stanford in memory of their son Leland Stanford Jr. 2. It offers over 20 programs of study and ROTC programs in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Tuition and room and board is around $44,000 per year. 3. Notable alumni include Tiger Woods, John McEnroe, John Elway, John Steinbeck, and Ted Koppel. The university has been successful in athletics with over 32 men's and women's sports.