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Stanford University reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(5,716 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 5,716 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
4.0
Dec 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people, strong network with the silicon valley and resources for entrepreneurship

Cons

Postdoc pay rate is poverty line in the bay area

4.0
Dec 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good academic environment, pretty campus

Cons

Very very stressful working environment

3.0
Dec 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible work/life balance, great health benefits and I was able to develop good friendships and working relationships

Cons

Stanford's salaries and job titles are inconsistent across departments, remote working policies are inconsistent and may vary based on employee favoritism. Career growth is limited. Technology and processes are outdated, especially in this area.

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