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Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University, founded in 1891, is a public university. Its 350-acre campus is located in Ellensburg, 110 miles from Seattle.

Tuition & Fees

$7,361

$22,342

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
49%
400-499
34%
300-399
4%
700-800
1%
600-699
16%
500-599
44%
400-499
35%
300-399
4%
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
28%
400-499
47%
300-399
16%
200-299
2%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
14%
18-23
37%
12-17
37%
6-11
8%
30-36
3%
24-29
17%
18-23
47%
12-17
33%
30-36
2%
24-29
18%
18-23
37%
12-17
43%
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

1

teacher

23

students

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,932
Declined + 4,388
Total Received 12,320
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Public

14,427

undergraduate students

545

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 4044
ACT 4444

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School Facts

Central Washington University, founded in 1891, is a public university. Its 350-acre campus is located in Ellensburg, 110 miles from Seattle.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 14,972
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ACCE (American Council for Construction Education)
•  ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
•  CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

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Ellensburg, WA

350-acre campus in Ellensburg (population: 20,326), 110 miles from Seattle; branch campuses in Lakewood, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Seattle-Tacoma, Wenatchee, and Yakima. Served by bus; major airport serves Seattle; smaller airport and train serve Yakima (38 miles).

Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7512

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
31%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
49%
400-499
34%
300-399
4%
700-800
1%
600-699
16%
500-599
44%
400-499
35%
300-399
4%
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
28%
400-499
47%
300-399
16%
200-299
2%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
14%
18-23
37%
12-17
37%
6-11
8%
30-36
3%
24-29
17%
18-23
47%
12-17
33%
30-36
2%
24-29
18%
18-23
37%
12-17
43%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,932
Declined + 4,388
Total Received 12,320

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Recommendations

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Kathy Gaer-Carlton
Director of Admissions
P: 866 298-4968
F: 509 963-3022
admissions@cwu.edu

Financial Aid

57%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,533

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,170
Room $5,783
Board $7,283
Additional fees $1,191
Books & supplies $1,002
Total $21,429
Average Financial Aid - $10,533
Total with Avg. Aid $10,896

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $17,326,130
State $30,173,120
Institutional $4,618,603
Other external $2,987,468
Total $55,105,321

Non-need-based

Federal $22,340
State $44,330
Institutional $66,607
Other external $887,061
Total $1,020,338

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 509 963-1611
F: 509 963-1788
financialaid@cwu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patty Snowden
Financial Aid Program Coordinator
patricia.snowden@cwu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
rugby
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
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Athletic Directors

Dennis Francois (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Kari Johnson (women's)
Swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Mascot
Wildcats
School colors
crimson and black

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Administrative Management
Anthropology
Anthropology Teaching
Art
Art Teaching
Asia/Pacific Studies
Athletic Administration
Biology
Biology Teacher Education
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Chemistry Teacher Education
Communication Studies
Community Health
Computational Science
Computer Science
Construction Management
Cultural/Environmental Resource Management
Early Childhood Education
Earth Sciences
Economics
Electronics Engineering
Elementary Education
English
English Education
English Literature
English/Professional/Creative Writing
English/TESOL
Exercise Science
Experimental Psychology
Family Studies
Family/Child Life
Family/Consumer Sciences
Fashion Merchandising
Film/Video Studies
Fine Arts
Flight Technology
Food Science/Nutrition
Food Service Management
Foreign Language Education
Foreign Languages
Geography
Geography Teaching
Geological Sciences
Geology
Gerontology
Graphic Design
Health/Physical Education
Higher Education
History
History Teaching
Individualized Studies
Industrial Education
Industrial Technology
Information Technology/Administrative Management
Integrative Human Physiology
Journalism
K-12 Physical Education Teaching
Language Arts
Law/Justice
Leisure Services
Literacy
Marketing Education
Master Teacher
Mathematics
Mathematics Teaching
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mental Health Counseling
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Music Theory/Composition
Music/Business
Nutrition
Paramedic
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Primate Behavior
Primate Behavior/Ecology
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations
Recreation/Tourism
Safety/Health Management
School Administration
School Health Education
School Psychology
Science/Mathematics Education
Social Services
Sociology
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts/Secondary Education
Theatre Production
Theatre Studies
Visual Arts Teaching
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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Home Economics
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

14,972

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

14,427
students

Female
53%
7,604

Male
47%
6,823

4%

545
students

Female
64%
349

Male
36%
196

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

70%

10,101
students

Female
52%
5,198

Male
48%
4,903

30%

4,326
students

Female
56%
2,406

Male
44%
1,920

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
38%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

82%

Transfer applicants accepted

56%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

135

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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