Life at WashU
A culture of collaboration and support. A place to grow and thrive.
At WashU, we are each other’s biggest supporters, and we’re proud of our deeply Midwestern roots. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, our campuses bookend Forest Park — one of the nation’s great urban parks and home to many major St. Louis cultural sites and events.
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Danforth Campus
Iconic for its collegiate gothic architecture, the Danforth Campus is the academic home for most undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at WashU. The 169-acre campus is bordered by Forest Park and the cities of St. Louis, Clayton, and University City.
Medical Campus
Covering 186 acres over 18 city blocks, the Medical Campus is positioned at the intersection of St. Louis’s Central West End and Forest Park Southeast (also known as the Grove) neighborhoods.
Student Life
Our vibrant campus culture balances academic rigor with social exploration, giving WashU students a dynamic and enriching college experience.
Meet St. Louis.
In St. Louis, we’re in the heart of the United States. Our beautiful city has both small town friendliness and metropolitan cultural institutions and opportunities. As the Gateway to the West, St. Louis is home to a diverse population of cultures, histories, and people.