WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

Founded in 1853, this university is often cited as one of the top 15 institutions in the country and is home to over 12,000 students. The buildings of the main campus (Danforth) are bordered on the east by Forest Park. Its Gothic architecture is remarkable. Nearby are the medical campus, the North and West campuses, and the Tyson Research Center.

University of Missouri Extension, Saint Louis University or Harris-Stowe University are some of the other universities in Saint Louis.