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Stanford University reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(5,715 total reviews)
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Jonathan Levin

79% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Stanford University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 5,715 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Stanford University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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6K reviews
5.0
Jan 25, 2026

1

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Its a great place to work

Cons

It can be repetitive which can be a problem for some,

5.0
Jan 22, 2026

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment and culture. Great benefits.

Cons

Less salary compared to industry but still a lot.

4.0
Jan 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Surrounded by smart people with so many opportunities to learn and grow, plus a beautiful location

Cons

The salary is high for a postdoc but low compared to the rest of the Bay Area and industry

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