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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Pacific-10 Conference
Basketball: Pacific-10 Conference
School Colors Cardinal red and white
School Nickname 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 439 - 13%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 399 - 13%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 101
Basketball: 25
Baseball: 31
Cross Country/Track: 83
Other Sports: 403
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 80%
Basketball: 86%
Baseball: 100%
Cross Country/Track: 50%
Other Sports: 100%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Athletics at Stanford University

micoke

'15

Psychology

5.0
A+

Great Sports

One of the top, if not the top overall Division 1 programs in the nation. A lot of school support for football, not so much for other sports. A lot of intramural and club teams as well.

Jan 09, 2012

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Athletics at Stanford University

Katybeeee

'15

Biology

4.6
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Important but Not Central

While sporting events are popular and fun, they are not the focus of student life. The fan support is great and our band is fun and unique.

Dec 29, 2011

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Athletics at Stanford University

just20706

'15

Engineering

5.0
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What Sets Us Apart

What sets Stanford apart from a lot of the Ivies is the athletic presence on campus. Lots of students are athletes themselves, and students who aren't try their best to support their friends in varsity games. For those who aren't at the Varsity level, there are lots of IM and club sports to choose from, as well as pick up games that are either organized by your dorm or are completely spur of the moment.

Oct 01, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Other sports
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming and diving
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Billiards
  • Flag football
  • Foosball
  • Golf
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Table tennis
  • Team tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball (sand and court)
  • Wallyball
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
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Arrillaga Center for Sports & Recreation
  • Arrillaga Family Sports Center
  • Avery Aquatic Center
  • Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium
  • Burnham Pavilion & Ford Center
  • Cobb Track at Angell Field
  • Klien Field at Sunken Diamond
  • Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at Maloney Field
  • Maples Pavilion
  • Red Barn
  • Roble Field
  • Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex
  • Stanford Campus Recreation Association
  • Stanford Golf Course
  • Stanford Rowing & Sailing Center
  • Stanford Stadium
  • Steuber Rugby Stadium & Doyle Family Clubhouse
  • Taube Family Tennis Center
  • Tresidder Fitness Center
  • Varsity Field Hockey Turf

Most Popular Sports

Men’s basketball and football, and women’s basketball are the most popular sports, by far. Students seem to really enjoy volleyball games, as well as attending track and field meets.

Most Overlooked Teams

Men's and women's swim teams, women's soccer, women's rugby, men's and women's tennis, women's basketball

School Spirit

Stanford students are walking advertisements. It is common to receive free T-shirts, hats, and other kinds of clothing at events on campus. Stanford students love their school and will tell everyone about it. Most students participate in sports events in some capacity; however, compared to other schools, Stanford students are lacking in sports pride. Football games are never sold out.

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.

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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