Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Established in 1853 by a group of civic leaders, it was named for George Washington. The university spans 355 acres across its Danforth and Medical campuses. Washington University comprises eight schools, including Arts and Sciences, George Warre…
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Established in 1853 by a group of civic leaders, it was named for George Washington. The university spans 355 acres across its Danforth and Medical campuses. Washington University comprises eight schools, including Arts and Sciences, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Olin Business School, Washington University School of Medicine, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University School of Law, School of Continuing & Professional Studies, and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. It offers more than 150 undergraduate, 80 master's and professional, and 50 doctoral degree programs. As of 2024, Washington University enrolled approximately 16,400 students representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 110 countries.
Former name: Eliot Seminary (1853–1854) · Washington Institute (1854–1856) · Washington University (1856–1976)
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