During the latter half of the 20th century, Washington University transitioned from a strong regional university to a national research institution. In 1957, planning began for the construction of the “South 40,” a complex of modern residential halls. With the additional on-campus housing, Washington University, which had been predominantly a “streetcar college” of commuter students, began to attract a more national pool of applicants. By 1964, over two-thirds of incoming students came from outside the St. Louis area. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Washington University begin construction of a complex of residential halls? ANS1 1957 QSN2 What name was given to the new residential complex constructed at Washington University? ANS2 South 40 QSN3 How did the construction of the new residential complex at Washington University affect the student population? ANS3 began to attract a more national pool of applicants QSN4 What proportion of students at Washington University came from outside the St. Louis area by 1964? ANS4 over two-thirds QSN5 When did Washington University transition to a national research institution? ANS5 During the latter half of the 20th century,