University Mission

The mission of Purdue University is to serve the citizens of Indiana, the United States, and the world through discovery that expands the realm of knowledge, learning through dissemination and preservation of knowledge, and engagement through exchange of knowledge.

In these activities, the University seeks to:

• Prepare its graduates to succeed as leaders, professionals, informed consumers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners;
• Admit to its programs an academically proficient population of students pursuing post-secondary education;
• Reach out to an expanded audience of learners through residential and distance education utilizing a variety of learning media and technologies;
• Play a leadership role in Indiana’s economic and social development;
• Promote human and intellectual diversity by providing equal access and opportunity to representatives of a rich variety of populations and cultures; and
• Contribute to the welfare and advancement of human societies throughout the world.