Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, also known as Washington University, was founded by William Greenleaf Eliot on February 22, 1853. It is a private educational institution located in St. Louis, United States. The university operates in the industries of education, higher education, and university.

The institution comprises several subsidiaries including Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, and Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School. The university's motto is "Per veritatem vis".

Accreditations for Washington University in St. Louis include the Higher Learning Commission, Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The university has been granted 30 patents and is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Association of American Universities, and National Athletic Association.