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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Colors
Cardinal and white
School Mascot
Stanford’s official mascot is Cardinal—not the bird, but the color. And the color is represented by the highly-touted and nationally renowned “Tree.”
Men Playing Varsity Sports
444 - 13 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
374 - 11 %
College Prowler Take
Stanford really does have one of the nation’s best overall athletic programs and manages to excel in everything from swimming to fencing. Everyone seems to be quite aware of the school’s success, and it is a matter of pride for most students. Still, Stanford teams are not supported by the student body to the extent that other comparable college athletics are. Students are often just too busy to get out and watch many of the games. If a team is having a poor season, game attendance will be especially dismal. Students are really into intramural sports, however. If someone wants to play a sport in a semi-organized way, it is definitely possible; and even if you don’t play on an official IM team, there are always a lot of pick-up basketball, soccer, or ultimate frisbee games. Having so many athletes at Stanford adds a strange dimension to what is generally considered a primarily academic institution. It may be interesting to have an IHUM section with future Olympic athletes, but don’t be surprised when you learn that many of them scored in the 1000 range on the SAT. Still, some athletes are among the best students at Stanford, and manage to excel across the board. If you don’t play a sport, there is no better institution at which to be a fan—there is always a winning team at Stanford to cheer for. Students Speak Out
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Varsity sports are huge, since...
Varsity sports are huge, since Stanford is such an athletic powerhouse. Stanford is home to many world-class athletes, which makes attending sports events even more exciting. |
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For a school that dominates in so...
For a school that dominates in so many sports, there’s relatively little student support. Except for basketball; everyone loves basketball here. IM sports are always fun, and a lot of people participate. |
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We have the best athletic program...
We have the best athletic program in the nation, but most people only recognize us for our academics. |
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Sports are a pretty big deal at...
Sports are a pretty big deal at Stanford. The size of the school, however, is not proportional to our teams’ excellence. Football and basketball are both pretty popular, but if there are midterms, attendance at games will be way down. There are a lot of IM sports, and anyone who wants to get involved in them can definitely find a team to play on. |
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We won the NACAD Directors’ Cup...
We won the NACAD Directors’ Cup [formerly the Sears Directors’ Cup] for the best college athletics program in the nation in 2003, so our varsity sports are pretty big-time. Athletes don’t usually get any special recognition from the student body like they might at other schools, though. IM sports are pretty big. Some people take them very seriously, but they are a lot of fun. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Synchronized swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Billiards
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Foosball
- Golf
- Racquetball
- Sand volleyball
- Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Walleyball
- Waterpolo
Club Sports
- Archery
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Competitive cheer
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Hurling
- Ice hockey
- Judo
- Lacrosse (men's and women's)
- Polo
- Racquetball
- Rugby (men's and women's)
- Running
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Squash (men's)
- Table tennis
- Tae Kwon Do
- Triathlon
- Ultimate (men's and women's)
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Gyms and Facilities
- Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation
- Arrillaga Family Sports Center
Athletic Fields
Avery Aquatic Center, Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium, Burnham Pavilion and Ford Center, Cobb Track & Angell Field, Maloney Field, Maples Pavilion, Morrison Boathouse, Stanford Golf Course, Stanford Stadium, Steuber Rugby Stadium, Sunken Diamond, Taube Family Tennis Center, Varsity Field Hockey Turf
Getting Tickets
Tickets are generally easy to get if you are a student. For the big sports like basketball or football, you’ll have to buy season passes, but they are usually very reasonable—around $50. Less popular sports, like volleyball, have very cheap tickets, and some sports, including gymnastics and lacrosse, tend to be free for Stanford students.
Most Popular Sports
Men’s basketball and football, and women’s basketball are the most popular events, by far. Students seem to really enjoy volleyball games, as well as attending track & field meets.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Arboretum Road is a nice place to take a walk, and it runs straight through most of Stanford’s athletic facilities.
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