University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.

The University of Washington educates a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders through a challenging learning environment informed by cutting-edge scholarship. Discovery is at the heart of our university. We discover timely solutions to the worlds most complex problems and enrich the lives of people throughout our community, the state of Washington, the nation and the world.

Foundation year: 1861
Short name: Washington / Udub
Type: Public
Students: 45480
Faculty: 4030
Faculty/Students Ratio: 11:1
Region: North America
Location: Seattle, WA