Stanford University, officially known as Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university located in Stanford, California. Founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford, it opened in 1891 as a coeducational and non-denominational institution. The university is organized into seven schools of study and is located on one of the largest campuses in the U.S., spanning 8,180 acres. Stanford is renowned for its programs in Computer Science, Business, Law, and Medicine and is located in the heart of Silicon Valley.