President John F. Kennedy attended Stanford University's MBA program, but dropped out before completing the program.Paul Schutzer/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
- Stanford is the sixth-best college in the entire country, according to US News and World Report.
- Though not an Ivy League school, the prestigious university has been the stomping grounds for some of the nation's elite, including President John F. Kennedy, actress and producer Reese Witherspoon, and TV host Rachel Maddow.
- Business Insider compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy people to have studied at Stanford.
When you think of top schools in the US, Stanford University probably comes to mind.
Founded in 1885 by California Sen. Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, the university has become a renowned research institution and the stomping grounds for some of the nation's brightest. Currently, US News and World Report ranks Stanford as the sixth-best college in the entire country.
Business Insider sifted through Stanford's history to find some of the most notable people who've attended the elite institution.
Vivian Giang contributed to an earlier version of this story.