University Facts
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We are among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, patient care, and service to society. We are committed to learning and exploration, to discovery and impact. Together, we explore our intellectual passions and challenge the unknown.
Founded: 1853
Chancellor: Andrew D. Martin, 2019–Present
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Motto: Per Veritatem Vis
(Strength Through Truth)
Faculty
Number of faculty
Arts & Sciences
732
Business
172
Design & Visual Arts
130
Engineering
251
Law
124
Medicine
2,912
Other
9
Social Work/ Public Health
145
Continuing and Professional Studies
76
Total
4,551
Sampling of faculty honors
Pulitzer Prize
5
Poet Laureate of the United States
3
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
76
National Academy of Sciences
63
American Law Institute
31
National Medal of Science
10
Students
15,255
Traditional students
in Fall 2024
1,144
Part-time/evening students in Fall 2024
16,399
Total enrollment
80%
Undergraduate students pursue multiple majors and/or minors
1 in 3
Undergraduate students study abroad
Enrollment by school, Fall 2024
The information below was published in the most recent version of the FACTS brochure. For the most up to date numbers, visit the Office of the University Registrar.
Undergraduate
- 246Architecture
- 334Art
- 4603Arts & Sciences
- 867Business
- 1521Engineering
- 672Part-time and other
Undergraduate
| Architecture | 246 |
|---|---|
| Art | 334 |
| Arts & Sciences | 4603 |
| Business | 867 |
| Engineering | 1521 |
| Part-time and other | 672 |
Graduate and Professional
- 127Architecture
- 49Art
- 949Arts & Sciences
- 1773Business
- 1490Engineering
- 1096Law
- 1248Medicine
- 468Social Work & Public Health
- 89Other
Graduate and Professional
| Architecture | 127 |
|---|---|
| Art | 49 |
| Arts & Sciences | 949 |
| Business | 1773 |
| Engineering | 1490 |
| Law | 1096 |
| Medicine | 1248 |
| Social Work & Public Health | 468 |
| Other | 89 |
Geographical origin
110+
Number of countries
50
Undergraduates are from all 50 states*
90%
Undergraduates from out of state
65%
Undergraduates come from more than 500 miles away
*Plus the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands & the Virgin Islands
Student organizations
400+
Undergraduate student groups
150+
Graduate student groups
Undergraduate educational costs 2024-25
Basic undergraduate tuition
$64,500
Student activity fee
$644
Student health and wellness fee
$646
Average undergraduate room and board
$21,854
Degrees awarded 2023-24
Degree
Associate
34
Bachelor
1,994
Master
2,557
Doctor
914
Total
5,499
Doctorate type
Aud
14
DBA
DLA
2
1
DPT
DSc
DSU
100
1
3
JD
285
JSD
15
MD
99
OTD
51
PhD
343
Athletics
Mascot: Bears
Colors: Red and Green
NCAA Division III titles: 25
University Athletic Association titles: 265
Academic All-Americans: 226
Varsity sports: 19 (9 men’s and 10 women’s)
Sport clubs: 40+
75%
About 75% of undergraduates participate
in intramural sports, in more than 20 all-male, all-female and coed games, sports and activities.
Research
Positioned to meet national and global imperatives in energy, environment security, health and economic prosperity, we take our responsibility seriously. Through innovative research, we are committed to creating the new knowledge necessary to achieve a bright and sustainable future.
$1.02B
Estimated total sponsored research support in fiscal year 2024
$745M
Estimated federal research support in fiscal year 2024
4,000+
Research projects
underway each year
Areas of Focus
Medical research to translate basic science discoveries into solutions for the world’s biggest health problems
Environmental and energy research to discover innovations that can reduce greenhouse emissions and slow global warming
Innovation and entrepreneurial research to create intellectual property and advance research for the greatest public good
Plant science research, conducted in collaboration with the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, to help the world feed its people
Advancing Human Health
WashU Physicians
1,959 university-employed physicians at the School of Medicine representing
78 specialties provided clinical care to 130+ clinical sites through WashU Physicians, one of the largest academic clinical practices in the nation.
1.64M
outpatient visits to WashU Physicians
2,014
beds on the WashU Medical Campus
WashU Medical Campus
In addition, the Medical Campus is home to the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, and Shriners Hospital for Children.
Institute for Public Health
Institute for Public Health works as a connector, convener, and catalyst across all seven of our schools to tackle regional and global public health challenges. It bridges disciplines to stimulate innovation and improve population health by advancing research, practice, training, education, community partnerships, and public policy.
Student-organized clinics
Established by medical students and staffed by students and faculty, these clinics provide free medical care to underserved members of the St. Louis community.
Health Outreach Program
- Screenings
- Patient navigation
- Nutrition
Community Cornerstone
$8.8B
Total university economic impact
22,530
Total employees in fiscal year 2024
$212M
estimated boost on the local economy by our students from outside the St. Louis region
$266 Million: Total amount of goods and services purchased locally
21.7% of our 166,456 alumni live and work in the St. Louis area
$379 Million: Total payments to local construction vendors
2nd in ranking among largest employers in St. Louis
— St. Louis Business Journal Book of Lists
Community Connections
Contributing to the region’s culture and education
University Libraries consisting of nine libraries that form a comprehensive research and teaching library system
Edison Theatre presenting professional performing artists plus providing a teaching facility for the university’s performing arts students
Institute for School Partnership, helping to improve K-12 teaching and learning
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River
Assembly Series of lectures, connecting the community to contemporary thought leaders
Continuing education and professional education opportunities through evening, weekend, and summer offerings
Fostering a growing entrepreneurial spirit
A hub of innovation, we inspire entrepreneurial efforts. We provide the infrastructure, educational programs, and research support to tap the entrepreneurial spirit of our faculty and students.
Making a difference in the community
Through the Campus Y, more than 800 students participate in 21 student-led and student-run community service programs.
Graduate and professional students
support community organizations through practica and clinics connected to their degree programs, including law, social work, medicine and physical therapy. They receive practical hands-on learning while simultaneously increasing the capacity of local, national and international organizations.
Financial Highlights
Financial overview
June 30, 2024
Revenues
$5,233,476,000
Expenses
$5,083,159,000
Physical Plant Investment
$3,794,317,000
Endowment (Market Value)
$12,046,415,000
Revenues
- $142.5MAuxiliary enterprises
- $247.3MUnendowed gifts
- $311.3MOther revenue
- $479.3MTuition & fees
- $575.9MEndowment spending
- $927.6MGrants & contracts
- $2.55BPatient/hospital revenues
Revenues
| Auxiliary enterprises | $142.5M |
|---|---|
| Unendowed gifts | $247.3M |
| Other revenue | $311.3M |
| Tuition & fees | $479.3M |
| Endowment spending | $575.9M |
| Grants & contracts | $927.6M |
| Patient/hospital revenues | $2.55B |
Total: $5.23B
Expenses
- $165.1MAuxiliary enterprises
- $296.4MInstitutional support
- $489.8MAcademic support
- $892.7MResearch
- $3.026BInstruction
- $51.6MOther deductions
- $161.3MStudent services
Expenses
| Auxiliary enterprises | $165.1M |
|---|---|
| Institutional support | $296.4M |
| Academic support | $489.8M |
| Research | $892.7M |
| Instruction | $3.026B |
| Other deductions | $51.6M |
| Student services | $161.3M |
Total: $5.08B
Endowment spending as percentage of revenues
Fiscal year 2024
11%
Endowment spending
89%
All other revenues
Alumni & Friend Support
Voluntary gift support
Fiscal year 2024
- $18.1MParents
- $30.6MOther
(including agencies & groups) - $120.2MAlumni
- $69.6MFriends
- $145.2MFoundations
- $24.5MCorporations
Voluntary gift support
Fiscal year 2024
| Parents | $18.1M |
|---|---|
| Other (including agencies & groups) | $30.6M |
| Alumni | $120.2M |
| Friends | $69.6M |
| Foundations | $145.2M |
| Corporations | $24.5M |
Total gifts and grants
$408.2 million
Total annual fund gift support
$27.7 million
Total donors
40,502
Total alumni donors
20,323
Alumni participation rate
16.2%