The University of Washington, commonly referred to as Washington or informally UDub, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Address: Seattle, WA, United States
| Motto | Lux sit (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Let there be light |
| Established | 1861 |
| Type | Public flagship |
| Endowment | $2.83 billion (2014) |
| President | Ana Mari Cauce (acting) |
Academic staff | 5,803 |
Administrative staff | 16,174 |
| Students | 45,213 |
| Undergraduates | 31,099 |
| Postgraduates | 14,114 |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, 703 acres (2.8 km2) |
| Colors | Purple & Gold |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – Pac-12 |
| Sports | 21 Varsity Teams |
| Nickname | Huskies ("Dawgs") |
| Mascot | Harry the Husky, and Dubs (live Husky) |
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| Website | washington.edu |
