University of Washington
Former name
Territorial University of Washington (1861–1889)
MottoLux sit (Latin)
Motto in English
Let there be light
TypePublic flagship
Space grant
Sea-grant
Established1861
Academic affiliations
  • AAU
  • APLU
  • URA
  • APRU
  • UArctic
Endowment$3.407 billion (2018)
PresidentAna Mari Cauce
ProvostMark Richards
Academic staff
5,803
Administrative staff
16,174
Students47,899 (Fall 2018)
Undergraduates32,594 (Fall 2018)
Postgraduates15,305 (Fall 2018)
Location
Seattle
,
Washington
,
U.S.

47°39′18″N 122°18′29″W / 47.655°N 122.308°W / 47.655; -122.308Coordinates: 47°39′18″N 122°18′29″W / 47.655°N 122.308°W / 47.655; -122.308
CampusUrban, 703 acres (2.8 km2)
Academic termQuarter
ColorsPurple & Gold
         
NicknameHuskies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Pac-12
MascotHarry the Husky,
and Dubs (live Husky)
Websitewww.washington.edu