Washington University in St Louis

Washington University was founded in 1858. The present campus was established in 1903 but the school did not take possession of the campus at that time. That was because two important world events were happening in St. Louis, the 1904 Olympics, which used Francis Field as the location of many of the track and field games, and 1904 World's Fair, which used Brookings Hall as its administration building. Wash U, as it is commonly called, is located in University City and is a private four year school with undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The "Bears" sports program is in the NCAA Division III and offers mens and womens sports.

Washington University at a Glance

Type of School: Private, independent
Undergraduate: 5 schools, 90 programs
Number of Undergraduates: 6,000 full time
Graduate: 11 graduate programs
Mascot: Bears
Sports: NCAA Division III; Baseball (M), Basketball (M,W), Cross Country (M,W), Golf (W), Football (M), Indoor Track (M,W), Outdoor Track and Field (M,W), Soccer (M,W), Softball (W), Swimming and Diving (M,W), Tennis (M,W), Volleyball (W)
Notable Alumni: Stan Kann, Peter Sarsgaard, Tennessee Williams, Irma S. Rombauer, Dan Nadel, Andrew Hoekzema
Founded: 1858

Washington University Address and Phone Numbers

Washington University
1 Brookings Drive
University City, MO 63130
314-935-5000

Washington University Related Links:

Washington University St Louis Website