Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853 by a group of civic leaders and named for George... Wikipedia

  • Former name:  Eliot Seminary (1853–1854), Washington Institute (1854–1856), Washington University (1856–1976)
  • Motto:  Per veritatem vis (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Strength through truth"
  • Type:  Private research university
  • Established:  February 22, 1853
  • Academic affiliations:  AAU, COFHE, MISA, NAICU, ORAU, URA, Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $12.0 billion (FY24)
  • Chancellor:  Andrew D. Martin
  • Provost:  Beverly Wendland
  • Academic staff:  4,551 (2024)
  • Administrative staff:  17,979 (2024)
  • Students:  16,399 (fall 2024)
  • Undergraduates:  8,243 (fall 2024)
  • Postgraduates:  7,289 (fall 2024)
  • Campus:  Suburban
  • Colors:  Red and green
  • Mascot:  Bear
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division III – UAA, CCIW
  • Website:  washu.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo