Washington University

About Us

Washington University in St. Louis is among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society that was founded in 1853. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,132 student as of Fall 2024. With academic integrity at the core of our character, we share a deep respect for each other’s academic endeavors and passions. We invite you to become part of our welcoming, nurturing and intellectually rigorous community.

The mission of Washington University in St. Louis is to act in service of truth through the formation of leaders, the discovery of knowledge and the treatment of patients for the betterment of our region, our nation and our world.

At WashU, we generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge. We foster freedom of inquiry and expression of ideas in our research, teaching and learning.


We aim to create an environment that encourages and supports wide-ranging exploration at the frontier of discovery by embracing diverse perspectives from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. We promote higher education and rigorous research as a fundamental component of an open, vibrant society. We strive to enhance the lives and livelihoods not only of our students, patients, and employees but also of the people of the greater St. Louis community and beyond. We do so by addressing scientific, social, economic, medical, and other challenges in the local, national, and international realms.