University of Washington

The University of Washington (commonly referred to as Washington or UDub) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, UW is the largest university in the Northwest and one of the oldest universities on the West Coast. The university has three campuses: the largest in the University District, Seattle and two others in Tacoma and Bothell. Its operating expenses for fiscal year 2010 was more than US$ 5.0 b... More

Educational institution:

Also known as:

  • U-Dub,
  • UW,
  • University of Washington, Seattle,
  • University of Washington, main campus

Education

Phone number:

Country Code Number
  • 1
  • 206-543-2100

Number of staff:

number date
  • 40,905
  • 2006

Total Enrollment:

number date
  • 39,524
  • 2006

Mascot:

Nickname:

  • Huskies

Motto:

  • "Lux Sit", or "Let There Be Light"

Number of undergraduates:

number date
  • 27,836
  • 2006
  • 28,575
  • 2009
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Number of postgraduates:

number date
  • 9,886
  • 2006
  • 12,117
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Acceptance rate:

Rate Year
  • 57.66 %
  • 2010

Local tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 8,122
  • 2010

Domestic tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 24,750
  • 2010
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Filming location

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Organization

Address

University of Washington Headquarters

1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle Washington 98195

Date founded:

  • 1861

Board members:

Leadership:

Person Role Title From
  • President
  • Jul 2011

Endowment:

Currency Amount
  • 2,000,000,000
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Ranked item

Academic Ranking of World Universities of 2010

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