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History - University of Washington

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Founded: November 4, 1861

Type: Public research university, with campuses in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell.

Acreage: 643 in north-central Seattle (Seattle campus)

Buildings: 218 (Seattle campus)

Governance: Ten member board of regents, appointed by the Governor

President: Mark Emmert

Instructional Faculty: 3,600

Faculty and Staff: 27,600

2005 Autumn Student Enrollment: 42,974 (39,251 on Seattle campus)
• Undergraduate: 25,469
• Graduate and professional: 11,763
• Nonmatriculated: 2,019

Extension Enrollment: 26,444

2005-2006 Annual Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate
• Resident: $5,710
• Nonresident: $19,908