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
752
Business
166
Design & Visual Arts
129
Engineering
262
Law
129
Medicine
3,027
Other
8
Social Work/ Public Health
149
Continuing and Professional Studies
48
Total
4,670
Sampling of faculty honors
Pulitzer Prize
5
Poet Laureate of the United States
3
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
78
National Academy of Sciences
64
American Law Institute
31
National Medal of Science
10
Students
14,824
Traditional students
in Fall 2025
1,128
Part-time/evening students in Fall 2025
15,952
Total enrollment
80%
Undergraduate students pursue multiple majors and/or minors
1 in 3
Undergraduate students study abroad
Enrollment by school, Fall 2025
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.
Undergrad
- 240Architecture
- 318Art
- 4516Arts & Sciences
- 885Business
- 1515Engineering
- 690Part-time and other
Undergrad
| Architecture | 240 |
|---|---|
| Art | 318 |
| Arts & Sciences | 4516 |
| Business | 885 |
| Engineering | 1515 |
| Part-time and other | 690 |
Graduate and Professional
- 128Architecture
- 51Art
- 924Arts & Sciences
- 1548Business
- 1426Engineering
- 1042Law
- 1180Medicine
- 284Social Work
- 154Other
- 185Public Health
Graduate and Professional
| Architecture | 128 |
|---|---|
| Art | 51 |
| Arts & Sciences | 924 |
| Business | 1548 |
| Engineering | 1426 |
| Law | 1042 |
| Medicine | 1180 |
| Social Work | 284 |
| Other | 154 |
| Public Health | 185 |
Geographical origin
110+
Number of countries
50
Undergraduates are from all 50 states*
87%
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 2025-26
Basic undergraduate tuition
$68,240
Student activity fee
$682
Student health and wellness fee
$672
Average undergraduate room and board
$23,338
Degrees awarded 2024-25
Degree
Associate
30
Bachelor
2,171
Master
2,293
Doctor
901
Total
5,395
Doctorate type
Aud
11
DBA
DLA
1
1
DPT
JD
JSD
MD
OTD
PhD
84
274
4
114
52
360
Athletics
Mascot: Bears
Colors: Red and Green
NCAA Division III titles: 28
University Athletic Association titles: 273
Academic All-Americans: 233
Varsity sports: 19 (9 men’s and 10 women’s)
Sport clubs: 40+
2,500
More than 2,500 students, faculty, staff and alumni participate
in more than 20 activities through intramural sports.
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.
$1.09B
Estimated total sponsored research support in fiscal year 2025
$814M
Estimated federal research support in fiscal year 2025
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
2,000+ 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.
1.9M
outpatient visits to WashU Physicians
2,500
clinical trials
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.
School of Public Health
School of 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
23,434
Total employees in fiscal year 2025
$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
22.6% of our 171,262 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 400 students participate in 23 student-led and student-run community service programs. Also, WashU Serves is a year-round volunteer initiative connecting students, faculty and staff with opportunities to bolster the St. Louis region.
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, 2025
Revenues
$5,284,766,000
Expenses
$4,937,824,000
Physical Plant Investment
$3,815,889,000
Endowment (Market Value)
$13,384,861,000
Revenues
- $151.3MAuxiliary enterprises
- $521.0MUnendowed gifts
- $307.0MOther revenue
- $449.1MTuition & fees
- $586.1MEndowment spending
- $1.01BGrants & contracts
- $2.26BPatient/hospital revenues
Revenues
| Auxiliary enterprises | $151.3M |
|---|---|
| Unendowed gifts | $521.0M |
| Other revenue | $307.0M |
| Tuition & fees | $449.1M |
| Endowment spending | $586.1M |
| Grants & contracts | $1.01B |
| Patient/hospital revenues | $2.26B |
Total: $5.23B
Expenses
- $168.1MAuxiliary enterprises
- $309.6MInstitutional support
- $501.9MAcademic support
- $983.4MResearch
- $2.75BInstruction
- $55.5MOther deductions
- $169.5MStudent services
Expenses
| Auxiliary enterprises | $168.1M |
|---|---|
| Institutional support | $309.6M |
| Academic support | $501.9M |
| Research | $983.4M |
| Instruction | $2.75B |
| Other deductions | $55.5M |
| Student services | $169.5M |
Total: $4.94B
Endowment spending as percentage of revenues
Fiscal year 2025
11%
Endowment spending
89%
All other revenues
Alumni & Friend Support
Voluntary gift support
Fiscal year 2025
- $58MParents
- $39MOther
(including agencies & groups) - $66.3MAlumni
- $46.3MFriends
- $203.6MFoundations
- $66.8MCorporations
Voluntary gift support
Fiscal year 2025
| Parents | $58M |
|---|---|
| Other (including agencies & groups) | $39M |
| Alumni | $66.3M |
| Friends | $46.3M |
| Foundations | $203.6M |
| Corporations | $66.8M |
Total gifts and grants
$480 million
Total annual fund gift support
$28.8 million
Total donors
40,599
Total alumni donors
18,924
Alumni participation rate
46.6%