University of Washington

We think differently around here. And just as importantly, we act differently, too. It’s in our DNA, not just at the University of Washington but throughout the Northwest, to reach a little higher. Dig deeper. To keep searching for better ways to learn, live and work. And for better answers to the world’s most pressing challenges.

The spirit of discovery that embraces us from every mountaintop, treetop and desktop inspires us to achieve great things. The place we call home inspires us to discover what’s next.

UW at a Glance

The UW is a multi-campus university in Seattle,Tacoma and Bothell, as well as a world-class academic medical center.
We have 16 colleges and schools and offer 1,800 undergraduate courses each quarter.
We confer more than 12,000 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees annually.

Our amazing students include:

136 Fulbright Scholars
35 Rhodes Scholars
7 Marshall Scholars
4 Gates Cambridge Scholars— and counting.

FOSTERING CITIZENSHIP: HERE AND ABROAD

For the fourth year in a row, the UW ranks No. 1 in providing U.S. Peace Corps volunteers, with more than 100 alumni serving worldwide.
More than 2,000 undergraduate students participate in study abroad programs each year. The UW ranked No. 9 in the U.S. among all institutions in this category.

Celebrating 150 Years

Founded in 1861 by a private gift of 10 acres in what is now the heart of downtown Seattle, the UW is one of the oldest public universities on the West Coast. We’re deeply committed to upholding the responsibility that comes with that legacy. And being public has always meant being accessible.

Anyone can enjoy and be enriched by all the UW has to offer, including world-class libraries, art, music, drama, sports and the highest quality medical care in Washington state. Being public also means being engaged with our communities, and through knowledge and discovery we are elevating the quality of lives of others.

A Wishlist for the Planet.
And a Plan.

Expanding World Views: UW students gain an understanding of community needs as well as issues around the globe — becoming respectful and educated citizens of the world.

Environmental Leadership: As one of the greenest regions in the country, the University of Washington also leads in environmental solutions. See how the UW is making way for a greener future. Columns

Advancing Our World: By educating the next generation of thinkers and doers and leveraging faculty and researcher expertise, the University of Washington drives new ideas and innovations that make the world a better place.

Creating Healthier Lives: The University of Washington is committed to new discoveries in human health and improving the lives and well-being of people here and around the world.

Opening doors. Expanding opportunities.

As the state’s flagship university, the UW serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest — more than 92,000 annually. In addition to UW Seattle, the university has thriving campuses in Tacoma and Bothell and a robust professional and continuing education program.

UW Tacoma, founded in 1990, has approximately 2,900 students in eight academic programs. The school’s 46-acre downtown campus, crafted from updated and restored historic buildings in the Warehouse District, has won national recognition.

UW Bothell, also founded in 1990, enjoys a 128-acre campus with more than 2,200 students enrolled in 24 undergraduate programs and 10 post-baccalaureate and graduate areas. The campus features a restored floodplain that has been turned into a wetland area. Students use it as a living laboratory for environmental research. This project won high praise from the National Wildlife Federation.

Professional and Continuing Education makes opportunities for continuing education convenient and appealing. Designed and scheduled for the working adult, programs range from helping to complete an undergraduate degree to obtaining a professional master’s or certificate. Classes are held on the Seattle campus and throughout the region.

Facts and Figures

The UW has 500+ buildings and more than 20 million gross square footage of space. We also have a presence at more than 50 locations in more than10 countries.

Graduation Stats

Academics and Research

COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

ACADEMICS

RESEARCH

CONTINUING EDUCATION

UW LIBRARIES

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BRINGING DIVERSE LEARNING TO THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE.

At the UW, students do more than take notes. They’re actively creating one of the most vibrant intellectual communities in the country. We have over 250 degree options, more than 70 languages to study, 500 student organizations to join and over 7,000 undergraduate research opportunities.

More than 4,000 faculty — many who are renowned leaders in their field — are giving students a diverse learning experience in and out of the classroom. The results are pronounced. Academic excellence inspires solutions to real-world challenges. Critical thought is cultivated through unique interdisciplinary partnerships. And unexpected learning opportunities are around every corner.

Research

The University of Washington has received more than $1 billion in sponsored research funds, a tribute to the exceptional quality of our diverse and innovative faculty, students and staff, and the power of the UW intellectual community.

The UW receives more federal research funding than any other American public university, a ranking held since 1974. In the most recent ranking by China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the UW ranked 16th among the world’s top universities.

RESEARCH FUNDING IN 2009

$1,150,013,488 total sponsored grants and contracts
$350,987,272 non-federal funding
$799,026,216 federal funding
4,038 grants, including 126 grants over $1 million each

Economic and Educational Impact

The UW educates our citizens, grows our economy with billions of dollars in research, and brings some of the world’s brightest thinkers to our state. The UW is more than just a university, it’s the ultimate workforce provider in the region.

254 new companies have been based on UW research advances.
UW technology licenses generated $50 million in revenue during 2009.
During the 2007-2008 academic year, more than 6,000 undergraduates completed one or more quarters of intensive research, closely guided by a faculty mentor.
More than 5,000 undergraduates participated in university-sponsored public service, including service learning, public service internships and volunteer work during the academic year 2007-2008.
Externally sponsored programs supported 7,191 full-time equivalent employees at the UW during the 2009 fiscal year. Based on economic multipliers provided by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, UW research funding generated about 32,000 jobs statewide.

MAJOR RECENT GRANTS

$17 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to use systems biology approaches to model host response to influenza virus or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus infection and to identify new targets for antiviral drugs. PI: Michael G. Katze
$5.4 million from the Life Sciences Discovery Fund to study genetic and environmental determinants of common, complex inherited disease such as heart disease, stroke and dementia, as well as congenital heart defects, using a combination of technology and sophisticated analytic approaches. PI: Gail P. Jarvik
$4 million from the State of Washington’s Life Sciences Discovery Fund to establish a MEG Brain Imaging Center. MEG measures brain activation generated by neural activity and is safe, noninvasive and noiseless. PI: Patricia K. Kuhl
$2.7 million from the National Science Foundation for the study of the fundamental constituents of matter and the four fundamental forces or interactions: strong, electro-magnetic and weak forces and gravity. The studies will be carried out at the CERN Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland and may lead to an understanding of dark matter. PI. Henry Lubatti
$2.1 million ARRA training grant from the National Science Foundation to increase the number of people who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and other NSF supported disciplines. PI: Gunther A. Uhlmann
$1.5 million from the Life Sciences Discovery Fund to develop bioengineering technologies for local human cell therapies that can inhibit and regress ectopic tissue calcification. PI: Cecilia M. Giachelli
$1.1 million from the Department of Energy to study the integration of large-scale functional genomics data to dissect metabolic networks for hydrogen production in photosynthetic bacteria. PI: Caroline Harwood

Athletics

Husky Ballpark
YEAR BUILT: 1998
CAPACITY: 2,212
With views of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier, the home of the University of Washington baseball team boasts one of the most beautiful settings in college baseball. Husky Ballpark opened in 1998, and has already seen several major upgrades, including installation of an enhanced state-of-the-art Field Turf infield surface and a separate, enclosed hitting facility, with several hitting cages, video capabilities and outdoor hitting areas. Located on the shore of Lake Washington?s Union Bay, home run balls frequently splash down into the lake water. Each spring and summer, the facility hosts hundreds of games involving youth, high school, semi-pro and recreational teams in addition to all UW baseball competitions.

Hec Edmundson Pavilion
YEAR BUILT: 1927
RENOVATION: 1999
CAPACITY: 10,000
As the home to the University of Washington men?s and women?s basketball, gymnastics and volleyball programs, the 10,000-seat Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion gives the Huskies one of the finest home court advantages on the west coast. The intimate feel of the arena allows fans to truly become part of the action and creates an intimidating environment for visiting teams. Located on the Southeast section of campus, the 130,000-square-foot building is bordered to the east by Lake Washington and by Montlake Boulevard to the west. Originally built in 1927, the Bank of America Arena underwent major renovations in 1999 and 2000, including the addition of team meeting and video rooms and upgraded locker room facilities, transforming it into a first-class multi-dimensional complex while maintaining its classic presence.

Bill Quillian Tennis Stadium
YEAR BUILT: 1960s
CAPACITY: 600
The Husky tennis teams make their outdoor home on the courts of the Bill Quillian Tennis Stadium. Located just north of Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, the six court stadium was named in honor of UW Hall of Fame member Bill Quillian (?55) who also coached for the Huskies from 1966 to 1973. The courts boast the same surface as those in Nordstrom Tennis Center. Fans can watch all the action from modernized theater seating at the west end of the stadium or from numerous bench seating behind each court?s baseline. Few people remember that the seating surrounding the tennis courts at Quillian Stadium were originally the stands for the baseball facility that once sat in the same location.

Husky Soccer Stadium
YEAR BUILT: 1997
CAPACITY: 1,640
The Husky Soccer Stadium, a soccer-only facility that opened in 1997, is located alongside Lake Washington on UW?s athletic campus and ranks among the top in the nation for soccer game attendance. With comfortable seating and a large capacity, the soccer stadium has been chosen to host NCAA post-season play and has been used as a practice facility for international soccer teams including European powerhouses Celtic and Barcelona, numerous Major League Soccer teams and several national teams, including the U.S., Canada and Honduras. The 72 x 120 yard grass playing surface provides the Husky men?s and women?s program with a premier playing field on a year-round basis.

Husky Softball Stadium
YEAR BUILT: 1994
CAPACITY: 1,500
One of the finest facilities in the country, Husky Softball Stadium is home to the 2009 National Champions and the 1996 and 2000 Pac-10 Champions, and was the site of the 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2007 NCAA regional tournaments that Washington won to advance to the College World Series. Husky Softball Stadium is located just east of the Husky Football Stadium and boasts one of the most spectacular views in the country, looking out over Lake Washington and toward majestic Mt. Rainier. The spectator attendance at Husky Softball Stadium ranks among the top in the nation based in part on the excellent amenities offered to fans including concession stands, restrooms and stadium seating close to the action and handicapped accessibility. The stadium includes a team locker room, training room, lounge and coaches? offices as well as batting cages, a covered press box and lights. With all these modern amenities, Husky Softball Stadium offers the perfect venue to host day and night softball competitions as well as future NCAA tournament action.

Husky Stadium
YEAR BUILT: 1920
RENOVATIONS: 1950, 1987
CAPACITY: 72,500
Annually voted the most scenic football structure in the nation, Husky Stadium has proven to be a monstrous opponent for visitors hoping to pin a loss on Washington?s gridiron heroes. With nearly 70 per cent of the seats located between the end zones, Husky Stadium can be one of the loudest stadiums in the nation, with crowd noise averaging over 100 decibels. Nestled high above Union Bay on Lake Washington, Husky Stadium?s seating capacity of 72,500 makes it the largest stadium, college or professional, in the Pacific Northwest and ranks it among the nation?s top 15 largest on-campus facilities. The view from Husky Stadium is unmatched, overlooking Lake Washington and offering sweeping skylines of Downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Olympic Mountain Range to the west. Transportation and tailgating take on a whole new meaning at the University of Washington, where fans not only walk, bike or drive to the game ? they boat!

Husky Legends Center
YEAR BUILT: 2007
Opened in the fall of 2007, the Husky Legends Center pays tribute to the past and future success of Washington football. Located adjacent to the Graves Annex on the north side of Husky Stadium, the center features unique artifacts and historic memorabilia as well as commemorative videos that provide an inside look at Husky football?s storied history.

Conibear Shellhouse
YEAR BUILT: 1949
RENOVATION: 2005
The Conibear Shellhouse is located on the shores of Lake Washington and has served as the primary home for Husky Crew since its construction in 1949. A complete renovation in 200_ increased space by 75 per cent to 47,250 square feet and created a unique, multi-purpose facility at the heart of the university?s athletic campus. In addition to updating team training areas, offices and a new, additional shell storage bay, the facility houses the Ackerley Academic Center, Windermere Dining Hall and Husky Crew. The Conibear Shellhouse can be described as the heartbeat of athletic life as it serves as a hub for all of our Husky student-athletes.

Ackerley Academic Center
UW Student-Athlete Academic Services is located in the Ackerley Academic Center, on floors one and two of Conibear Shellhouse. A student lounge and computer lab is located on the first floor of the Conibear Shellhouse while the second floor provides office space for SAAS staff. In addition, there are individual study areas, rooms for meeting with tutors and study groups, a tutor lounge, and resource rooms within this facility. The academic center is equipped with wireless internet so that students can connect anywhere throughout the building.

Strength and Conditioning Center
YEAR BUILT: 1987
RENOVATION: 2007
The Husky Strength and Conditioning Center, located in Graves Annex, serves as the main training facility for Husky student-athletes. The 10,000 square foot facility includes 30 power racks, 100,000 pounds of free weights and multiple cardiovascular fitness equipment.

Gymnastics Training Center- Husky Training Facility
YEAR BUILT: 1999
The 6,500 square foot facility is the practice and training home of the Husky gymnastics program.In addition to modern equipment, the complex has flat screen playback monitors to provide immediate feedback to student-athletes during training.

Husky Golf Center
YEAR BUILT: 2009
The Husky Golf Center is a cutting edge training facility located on the concourse level of Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. The center provides a highly visible campus home for Husky golfers complete with a team lounge, coach?s offices, kitchen and locker rooms as well as a large putting green, hitting areas with multiple video camera angles, and a high-definition golf simulator. The 4,260 square-foot center also serves as a place to showcase the tradition and history of both the Husky men?s and women?s golf programs. It is also equipped with Ethernet plug-ins and wireless internet to aid the golfers with their studies and provide a place to relax during downtime.

Sports Medicine
YEAR BUILT: 1999
Washington?s athletic training room, located inside Bank of America Arena, is a 2,500 square foot facility boasting sixteen training tables, three examination rooms, multiple orthopedic treatment tubs and rehabilitation equipment including a SwimEx swimming treadmill. Due to the prestige of the University of Washington?s medical program, Husky student-athletes receive care from some of the best doctors and trainers in the profession. UW Medicine also maintains a 6,000 square foot commercial clinic within the athletic facility to provide full service care to the general population and student-athletes alike

Dempsey Indoor
YEAR BUILT: 2001
Considered one of the premier indoor facilities on the West Coast, the 80,000-square foot Dempsey Indoor is the largest addition to Washington?s growing athletic complex. The Dempsey is utilized as a practice facility for football, softball, baseball and men?s and women?s soccer. The Dempsey serves as the primary competition home for the Husky track and field programs and includes a 307 meter MONDO track, a full 100 yard FieldTurf infield and hitting cages for Husky baseball and softball. Since its opening, the Dempsey has become known as one of the fastest indoor tracks in the country and, because of that, attracts athletes and teams from around the nation to its numerous meets each winter. The facility is named in honor of Neal Dempsey (?64) and his wife Janet, longtime supporters of Husky Athletics.

Source: University of Washington