University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in
1861.
It
has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,754,
its setting is urban,
and the campus size is 703 acres.
It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar.
University of Washington's ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges
is National Universities,
48.
Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,394 (2014-15); out-of-state
tuition and fees are $33,513 (2014-15).
Located in the University District neighborhood (known as the U
District) just north of downtown Seattle, the University of Washington
is a cutting-edge research university with a long-standing history as
one of the oldest public institutions on the West Coast.
Students can join one of the school’s 500-plus student organizations,
including about 50 sororities and fraternities, or can start a brand new
club with at least four other students. University of Washington is
known as a commuter school, and freshmen are not required to live on
campus. Housing is not guaranteed for any student. For those that do
reside in the residence halls, the university stresses “living green”
through energy conservation and recycling. On the sports fields, the
school’s varsity athletes are competitive in the NCAA Division I Pac-12
Conference. The football team, in particular, is a traditional league
stand-out. The teams are represented by two mascots: one, a costumed
student known as Harry the Husky Dawg, and the other, Dubs, a live
Alaskan husky. The university gym is free for students seeking a
workout.
The University of Washington receives a hefty amount of federal funding
each year to further its mission as a public research institution. True
to its roots in research, the school hosts an Undergraduate Research
Symposium every year for students to present their work to the
community. The school has a highly ranked School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Michael G. Foster School of Business.
Nearly three fourths of University of Washington graduates remain in
the state. Notable alumni include Thomas Foley, former U.S. Speaker of
the House; Chris DeWolfe, co-creator of MySpace; and Irv Robbins,
co-founder and namesake of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain.c
The University of Washington educates a
diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future
leaders through a challenging learning environment informed by
cutting-edge scholarship. Discovery is at the heart of our university.
We discover timely solutions to the world???s most complex problems and
enrich the lives of people throughout our community, the state of
Washington, the nation and the world.
The
University of Washington???s vision and strategic priorities reflect
the core values and culture that make us great and unique.
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UW STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE: We recruit the best, most diverse and
innovative faculty and staff from around the world, encouraging a
vibrant intellectual community for our students. We link academic
excellence to cutting-edge research through scholarly exploration and
intellectual rigor. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of
ethics, as a beacon for our community and the world.
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ACADEMIC COMMUNITY: We are educators and learners. We promote access to
excellence and strive to inspire through education that emphasizes the
power of discovery and the foundation of critical and analytic thinking.
We foster creativity, challenge the boundaries of knowledge and
cultivate independence of mind through unique interdisciplinary
partnerships.
- WORLD LEADERS IN
RESEARCH: We have grown into the most successful public research
university in the nation in attracting support for our research. Ours is
a proud culture of innovation, collaboration and discovery that has
transformational impact.
- CELEBRATING
PLACE: The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest envelops us. This is
an important element of who we are, for this awe-inspiring place not
only anchors us, it reaffirms our desire to effect positive change in
the world around us. We accept gratefully our role in preserving and
enhancing Washington: the place, the people, our home.
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SPIRIT OF INNOVATION: As Washingtonians, we are profoundly optimistic
about our future. Based on our past and present, we find inspiration for
the future. Ours is a culture with a determined persistence that
engenders innovation and a belief that our goals can be realized.
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WORLD CITIZENS: We are compassionate and committed to the active
pursuit of global engagement and connectedness. We assume leadership
roles to make the world a better place through education and research.
We embrace our role to foster engaged and responsible citizenship as
part of the learning experience of our students, faculty and staff.
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BEING PUBLIC: As a public university we are deeply committed to serving
all our citizens. We collaborate with partners from around the world to
bring knowledge and discovery home to elevate the quality of lives of
Washingtonians. This measure of public trust and shared responsibility
guides our decision-making as well as our aspirations and vision for the
future.