As we strive to solve the complex problems of our world, academic excellence and intellectual promise will always be the primary criteria for admission to Stanford. Nonetheless, diversity is of primary importance and Stanford is proud of a student body that is both diverse and incredibly talented.

- John L. Hennessy, President

Stanford has a responsibility to create and encourage diversity in higher education because of our national prominence and leadership in teaching, research, public service and entrepreneurship. Stanford must reflect the multi-racial, multi-ethnic society and pluralistic democracy that serves as a foundation to the university, otherwise we could not call ourselves a world class university.

- John Etchemendy, Provost

The EDP mission is to achieve educational diversity, equity, and excellence for all students by recruiting, retaining, and graduating diverse students, especially women, African American, Mexican American/Latino, American Indian students, as well as others who add diversity to the school.

- Jim Plummer, Dean, School of Engineering