Stanford University Mission, Vision & Values

Stanford University Mission Statement

Stanford University’s Founding Grant states the university’s objective is “to qualify its students for personal success, and direct usefulness in life” and its purpose “to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization.” We solve some of the world’s most complex problems through the application of research findings and we educate the leaders of the future.

Stanford University Vision Statement

Fueled by optimism, ingenuity and a sense of responsibility, we seek to accelerate our purposeful impact in the world.

Stanford University Values

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Respect
• Freedom of inquiry and expression
• Tenacity
• Optimism

Stanford University Mission Statement History

Stanford University mission statement remains unchanged through 2020 and 2021