Stanford

Stanford University Cardinal stands as the most dominant collegiate athletic program in history, with a staggering 138 NCAA team national championships and an individual record 565 NCAA individual titles. Across 36 varsity sports, Stanford excels in men’s and women’s tennis, volleyball, water polo, swimming, and more. Located in Silicon Valley, the Cardinal merge academic innovation with athletic supremacy. The Stanford Tree mascot and cardinal red colors symbolize this unique combination. Olympic excellence is unrivaled, with 196 Olympians earning 335 medals, including 162 golds at the 2024 Paris Games. Stanford stresses scholar-athlete development alongside consistent competitive success. Stadium and arenas provide elite facilities for a program whose legacy is unmatched. The Cardinal continue to set the standard for collegiate athletics by nurturing champions across generations.