Stanford was founded almost 150 years ago on a bedrock of societal purpose. About 1,700 freshmen and 30 transfer students enroll at Stanford each year. The University provides students the opportunity to engage with big ideas, to cross conceptual and disciplinary boundaries, and to become global citizens who embrace diversity of thought and experience. They offer students broad and deep academic programs across seven schools and multiple fields. Stanford is proud to be a citizen of Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. Their mission is to contribute to the world by educating students for lives of leadership and purposeful contribution; advancing fundamental knowledge and cultivating creativity; and accelerating solutions and amplifying their impact.