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University of Washington

The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the... Wikipedia

  • Former name:  Territorial University of Washington (1861–1889)
  • Motto:  Lux sit (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Let there be light"
  • Type:  Public research university
  • Established:  November 4, 1861
  • Academic affiliations:  AAU, APRU, COP, UARC, UArctic, URA, USU, space-grant, sea-grant
  • Endowment:  $6.62 billion (2022)
  • Budget:  $11.75 billion (FY 2024)
  • President:  Ana Mari Cauce
  • Provost:  Tricia Serio
  • Academic staff:  5,803
  • Administrative staff:  16,174
  • Students:  51,719 (fall 2024)
  • Undergraduates:  35,397 (fall 2024)
  • Postgraduates:  16,322 (fall 2024)
  • Campus:  Large city
  • Other campuses:  Bothell, Tacoma, Online
  • Colors:  Purple and gold
  • Mascot:  Harry the Husky, Dubs (live Malamute)
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – Big Ten, MPSF
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo