Washington University

Research - this category includes all expenditures for activities specifically organized to produce research outcomes, whether commissioned by an agency external to the institution or separately budgeted by an organizational unit within the institution. Subject to these conditions, it includes expenditures for individual and/or product research as well as those of the institutes and research centers. Revenues exclude government grants which are reported as contributions. During fiscal year 2024, the university received 4,950 direct and indirect awards.

Auxiliary and student support services - expenses incurred are primarily for the support of students. Auxiliary activities including student housing, food service, transportation and campus parking. Student services are those activities that directly support the students but do not qualify as management and general costs. Significant components include central and school-specific admissions, registrars, career planning and placement offices, student financial aid loan offices, student health services, athletics, student activities office, international students office, and the vice chancellor for students office.

Academic support