Review Notes:
The University of Washington is the largest public university in the Pacific Northwest, and is also one of the most prominent research institutions in the United States. With over 40,000 students, the university stands out among other local universities, but it its research tradition that sets it apart on a national scale.
The University of Washington receives more federal funding for research than any other public university in the US (and is, in fact, surpassed by only one private institution). Additionally, the school’s own research budget consistently ranks in the top five amongst all American universities.
This money isn’t spent for nothing though. The university’s faculty is made up of MacArthur Fellows, Nobel Laureates, a winner of the Fields Medal, winners of the National Book Award, and countless other highly regarded titles. Students at the UW are apt to follow in their professors’ footsteps, and after four years at this research university, students are prepared for further study or careers.
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