University of Washington

The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a major public research university in the Seattle metropolitan area. Also known as Washington or UW (pronounced U Dub) and locally as The U, it is the largest university in the Pacific Northwest and one of the oldest public institutions of higher education on the West Coast of the United States. The university is made up of three campuses with its flagship campus in Seattle's University District, and upper division campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. The University of Washington has been coined as one of the "Public Ivies" - a public university that provides an "ivy league" collegiate experience.

Related Topics:
1861 - University - Seattle metropolitan area - Pacific Northwest - West Coast of the United States - Seattle - University District - Tacoma - Bothell - Public Ivies - Ivy league

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University of Washington

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Established

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November 4, 1861

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November 4 - 1861

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School type

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Public

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President

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Mark Emmert

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Location

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Seattle, WA, USA

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Seattle - WA - USA

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Enrollment

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30,888 undergraduate,11,820 graduate

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Faculty

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3,553

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Endowment

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US$1.33 billion

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Campus

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Urban, 693 acres (2.8 km²)

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Sports teams

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Huskies

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Website

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www.washington.edu

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