Washington University in St Louis
Washington University in St Louis |
One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899 |
General Information | 314-935-5000 |
Chancellor | Mark Wrighton |
Type | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
Awards Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship, Doctor's degree - professional practice, One but less than two years certificate, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Post-master's certificate |
Campus Setting | Suburb, Large |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Population |
13,820 (7,138 undergraduate) |
Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
Mission StatementCommitted to Our Students:
Washington University's educational mission is the promotion of learning -- learning by students and by faculty. Teaching- or the transmission of knowledge- is central to our mission- as is research- or the creation of new knowledge. The faculty- composed of scholars- scientists- artists- and members of the learned professions- serves society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art- understanding- and wisdom; and by providing direct services- such as health care.
Central to our mission are our goals- which are to foster excellence in our teaching- research- scholarship- and service; to prepare students with the attitudes- skills- and habits of lifelong learning and with leadership skills- enabling them to be useful members of a global society; and to be an exemplary institution in our home community of St. Louis- as well as in the nation and in the world.
Through our goals Washington University intends to judge itself by the most demanding standards; to attract people of great ability from all types of backgrounds; to encourage faculty and students to be bold- independent- and creative thinkers; and to provide the infrastructure to support teaching- research- scholarship- and service for the present and for future generations.
Special Learning Opportunities |
Religious Affiliation |
ROTC (Army, Air Force) Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
Not applicable |
Student Services |
Undergraduates registered as students with disabilities |
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
8% |
Credit Accepted |
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Advanced placement credits |
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Faculty and Graduate Assistants |
Full-time | Part-time |
Total Faculty |
1,319 | 629 |
Instructional |
257 | 531 |
Research and Public Service |
1,062 | 98 |
Total Graduate Assistants |
- | 966 |
Instructional |
- | 442 |
Research and Public Service |
- | 524 |
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