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University of Washington
	Latin: Universitas Vasingtoniensis
Former name	Territorial University of Washington (1861–1889)
Motto	Lux sit (Latin)
Motto in English	"Let there be light"
Type	Public research university
Established	November 4, 1861; 162 years ago
Accreditation	NWCCU
Academic affiliations	AAU; APRU; COP; UArctic; URA; USU; Space-grant; Sea-grant;
Endowment	$6.62 billion (2022)
Budget	$8.82 billion (FY 2021)
President	Ana Mari Cauce
Provost	Tricia Serio
Academic staff	5,803
Administrative staff	16,174
Total staff	34,668 campus & health system employees
Students	49,025 (2021)
Undergraduates	32,779 (2021)
Postgraduates	16,246 (2021)
Location	Seattle, Washington, United States; 47°39′15″N 122°18′29″W / 47.6541°N 122.3080°W
Campus	Large city, 807 acres (3.3 km2) (total)
Other campuses	Bothell; Tacoma;
Newspaper	The Daily of the University of Washington
Colors	Purple and gold;
Nickname	Huskies
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I FBS – Pac-12 (until 2024); Big Ten (starting 2024); IRA;
Mascot	Harry the Husky; Dubs (live Malamute);
Website	www.washington.edu
ASNs	73 (campus); 101 (backbone);

The University of Washington (UW^[a] and informally U-Dub or U Dub^[b]) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States.

The university has a 703-acre (284 ha) main campus located in the city's University District. It also has satellite campuses in nearby cities of Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses more than 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of the largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, art centers, museums, laboratories, lecture halls, and stadiums.

Washington is the flagship institution of the six public universities in Washington state. It is known for its medical, engineering, and scientific research. Washington is a member of the Association of American Universities.^[9] According to the National Science Foundation, UW spent $1.48 billion on research and development in 2021, ranking it 5th in the nation.^[10] Its 22 varsity sports teams compete as the Huskies in the Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA Division I, representing the United States at the Olympic Games, and other competitions.^[11]

^ Buhain, Venice (May 25, 1999). "But what does it mean?". The Daily. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
^ "About -Council of Presidents".
^ University of Washington Quarterly Investment Performance Report (PDF) (Report). University of Washington Investment Management Company. September 30, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 12, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Fast Facts 2021". University of Washington. Archived from the original on February 12, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
^ "Study: University of Washington generates $12.5 billion, nearly 80,000 jobs for the state". Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
^ "College Navigator – University of Washington-Seattle Campus". nces.ed.gov. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
^ "Colors | UW Brand". Archived from the original on December 5, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
^ "Editorial Guide". UW Brand. University of Washington. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
^ "Universities Report Largest Growth in Federally Funded R&D Expenditures since FY 2011 | NSF - National Science Foundation". ncses.nsf.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
^ "Olympians – Washington Rowing". Washington Rowing. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

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[Buhain-1999-1] Buhain, Venice (May 25, 1999). "But what does it mean?". The Daily. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2014.

[2] "About -Council of Presidents".

[University_of_Washington_Investment_Management_Company-2021-3] University of Washington Quarterly Investment Performance Report (PDF) (Report). University of Washington Investment Management Company. September 30, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 12, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

[University_of_Washington-4-4] "Fast Facts 2021". University of Washington. Archived from the original on February 12, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[5] "Study: University of Washington generates $12.5 billion, nearly 80,000 jobs for the state". Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.

[6] "College Navigator – University of Washington-Seattle Campus". nces.ed.gov. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.

[7] "Colors | UW Brand". Archived from the original on December 5, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2020.

[8] "Editorial Guide". UW Brand. University of Washington. Retrieved February 16, 2024.

[carnegieclassifications.iu.edu-11] "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.

[12] "Universities Report Largest Growth in Federally Funded R&D Expenditures since FY 2011 | NSF - National Science Foundation". ncses.nsf.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2023.

[13] "Olympians – Washington Rowing". Washington Rowing. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

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Latin: Universitas Vasingtoniensis
Former name	Territorial University of Washington (1861–1889)
Motto	Lux sit (Latin)^[1]
Motto in English	"Let there be light"
Type	Public research university
Established	November 4, 1861; 162 years ago (November 4, 1861)
Accreditation	NWCCU
Academic affiliations	AAU APRU COP^[2] UArctic URA USU Space-grant Sea-grant
Endowment	$6.62 billion (2022)^[3]
Budget	$8.82 billion (FY 2021)^[4]
President	Ana Mari Cauce
Provost	Tricia Serio
Academic staff	5,803
Administrative staff	16,174
Total staff	34,668^[5] campus & health system employees
Students	49,025 (2021)^[4]
Undergraduates	32,779 (2021)^[4]
Postgraduates	16,246 (2021)^[4]
Location	Seattle , Washington , United States 47°39′15″N 122°18′29″W / 47.6541°N 122.3080°W / 47.6541; -122.3080
Campus	Large city^[6], 807 acres (3.3 km²) (total)
Other campuses	Bothell Tacoma
Newspaper	The Daily of the University of Washington
Colors	Purple and gold^[7]
Nickname	Huskies
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I FBS – Pac-12 (until 2024) Big Ten (starting 2024) IRA
Mascot	Harry the Husky Dubs (live Malamute)
Website	www.washington.edu

ASNs	73 (campus) 101 (backbone)