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Stanford University reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(5,717 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 5,717 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
Oct 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Managers, work life balance, and coworkers

Cons

Faculty is like working with a bunch of executives who definitely make you feel there is a hierarchy

3.0
Oct 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Wealthy campus with tons of scientific and technological resources. I also lucked out with a wonderful advisor and lab group.

Cons

Under paid job for the area with very few additional financial resources. Many peers are having a hard time with unpleasant advisors.

5.0
Oct 28, 2025

Great opportunity

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great leadership - Comparable pay - Flexible working hours

Cons

- Lack of direction sometimes from manager

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