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
729
Business
180
Design & Visual Arts
119
Engineering
247
Law
127
Medicine
2,779
Other
8
Social Work/ Public Health
153
Continuing and Professional Studies
73
Total
4,415
Sampling of faculty honors
Pulitzer Prize
5
Poet Laureate of the United States
3
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
72
National Academy of Sciences
61
American Law Institute
31
National Medal of Science
10
Students
15,294
Traditional students
in Fall 2023
1258
Part-time/evening students in Fall 2023
16,552
Total enrollment
80%
Undergraduate students pursue multiple majors and/or minors
1258
Undergraduate students study abroad
Enrollment by school, Fall 2023
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
- 238Architecture
- 324Art
- 4649Arts & Sciences
- 861Business
- 1501Engineering
- 711Evening and other
Undergraduate
| Architecture | 238 |
|---|---|
| Art | 324 |
| Arts & Sciences | 4649 |
| Business | 861 |
| Engineering | 1501 |
| Evening and other | 711 |
Graduate and Professional
- 133Architecture
- 45Art
- 883Arts & Sciences
- 2030Business
- 1388Engineering
- 1142Law
- 1296Medicine
- 460Social Work & Public Health
- 99Other
Graduate and Professional
| Architecture | 133 |
|---|---|
| Art | 45 |
| Arts & Sciences | 883 |
| Business | 2030 |
| Engineering | 1388 |
| Law | 1142 |
| Medicine | 1296 |
| Social Work & Public Health | 460 |
| Other | 99 |
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
380
Undergraduate student groups
150+
Graduate student groups
Undergraduate educational costs 2023-24
Basic undergraduate tuition
$61,750
Student activity fee
$616
Student health and wellness fee
$616
Average undergraduate room and board
$20,778
Degrees awarded 2022-23
Degree
Associate
13
Bachelor
1,868
Master
2,830
Doctor
789
Total
5,500
Doctorate type
Aud
12
DBA
4
DPT
90
JD
230
JSD
6
MD
110
OTD
52
PhD
285
Athletics
Mascot: Bears
Colors: Red and Green
NCAA Division III titles: 24
University Athletic Association titles: 262
Academic All-Americans: 216
Varsity sports: 19 (9 men’s and 10 women’s)
Sport clubs: 42
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.
$978M
Estimated total sponsored research support in fiscal year 2023
$715M
Estimated federal research support in fiscal year 2023
3,000+
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
1,888 university-employed physicians at the School of Medicine representing
77 specialties provided clinical care to 60+ clinical sites through WashU Physicians, one of the largest academic clinical practices in the nation.
1.54M
outpatient visits to WashU Physicians
1,893
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, and the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
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
2nd
Ranking among largest employers in St. Louis
— St. Louis Business Journal Book of Lists
21,247
Total employees in fiscal year 2023
$237M
estimated boost on the local economy by our students from outside the St. Louis region
$269 Million Total amount of goods and services purchased locally
23.4% of our 163,224 alumni live and work in the St. Louis area
$276 Million Total payments to local construction vendors
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
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
According to the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, WashU volunteers more than 7 million person hours to the community each year.
Approximately 600 university/community partnerships are sustained each year.
About 60% of undergraduate students participate in community service.
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, 2023
Revenues
$4,757,003,000
Expenses
$4,570,527,000
Physical Plant Investment
$3,566,162,000
Endowment (Market Value)
$11,511,774,000
Revenues
- $137.1MAuxiliary enterprises
- $204.1MUnendowed gifts
- $278.6MOther revenue
- $497.4MTuition & fees
- $569.8MEndowment spending
- $853.0MGrants & contracts
- $2.217BPatient/hospital revenues
Revenues
| Auxiliary enterprises | $137.1M |
|---|---|
| Unendowed gifts | $204.1M |
| Other revenue | $278.6M |
| Tuition & fees | $497.4M |
| Endowment spending | $569.8M |
| Grants & contracts | $853.0M |
| Patient/hospital revenues | $2.217B |
Total: $4.76B
Expenses
- $146.4MAuxiliary enterprises
- $243.6MInstitutional support
- $457.6MAcademic support
- $800.7MResearch
- $2.743BInstruction
- $37.3MOther deductions
- $141.5MStudent services
Expenses
| Auxiliary enterprises | $146.4M |
|---|---|
| Institutional support | $243.6M |
| Academic support | $457.6M |
| Research | $800.7M |
| Instruction | $2.743B |
| Other deductions | $37.3M |
| Student services | $141.5M |
Total: $4.57B
Endowment spending as percentage of revenues
Fiscal year 2023
12%
Endowment spending
88%
All other revenues
Alumni & Friend Support
Voluntary gift support
Fiscal year 2023
- $6.3MParents
- $16.7MOther
(including agencies & groups) - $98.0MAlumni
- $60.2MFriends
- $118.4MFoundations
- $24.9MCorporations
Voluntary gift support
Fiscal year 2023
| Parents | $6.3M |
|---|---|
| Other (including agencies & groups) | $16.7M |
| Alumni | $98.0M |
| Friends | $60.2M |
| Foundations | $118.4M |
| Corporations | $24.9M |
Total gifts and grants
$324.5 million
Total annual fund gift support
$28.7 million
Total donors
46,304
Total alumni donors
22,707
Alumni participation rate
18.4%