The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States.
Established: November 4, 1861
President: Ana Mari Cauce
Former name: Territorial University of Washington (1861–1889)
Motto: Lux sit (Latin)
Motto in English: "Let there be light"
Accreditation: NWCCU
Academic affiliations: AAU · APRU · COP · UARC · UArctic · URA · USU · Space-grant · Sea-grant