Stanford University says roughly 40% of undergraduates now receive disability accommodations, a steep rise that university officials and disability-services staff attribute to increased mental-health diagnoses and broader access to care. The figure sits alongside similar upticks at other elite institutions and represents a major change in campus support demand. College disability offices are reporting surges in requests for extended time and tailored learning plans, forcing schools to expand staffing, revise testing protocols, and reassess academic policies. Administrators warn the increase has operational implications for admissions, assessment, and faculty workloads while disability advocates call for sustained investment in services rather than short-term fixes.