Who was the university's fist chancellor?
Joseph Gibson Hoyt
Is Washington University a public school?
No
What world academic ranking does it hold?
32nd
How many Nobel laureates are affiliated with it?
Twenty-five
How many of them did their research there?
Nine
What does U.S. New and World Report rank their undergrad program?
15th
Who secured the university charter from the Missouri General Assembly?
Crow
Who solicited support early on?
Eliot
Did he get a permanent endowment?
No
Who was John O'Fallon?
A member of the local business community
Did the school have religious backing?
No
What does WUSTL stand for?
Washington University in St. Louis
How many countries are students and faculty from?
More than 120
And how many states?
All 50
Why is Washington University unusual?
Not having had a prior financial endowment.
Who was it named after?
George Washington
Has it been singled out for government support?
No
Does it have one rich patron?
No
Is it a research university?
Yes