CWU
Central Washington University
400 E University Way, Ellensburg, United StatesAll photos (5)
Overview of Central Washington University (CWU)
About this school
Central Washington, founded in 1891, is a public university. Its 350-acre campus is located in Ellensburg, 110 miles from Seattle.
- www.cwu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
924
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:11,047
- Men:5,396 Men (48.8%)
- Women:5,651 Women (51.2%)
Location
Admission Information (CWU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Central Washington University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | September 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 400 East University Way |
City, State, Zip | Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
Phone | (509) 963-1211 |
Fax | (509) 963-3022 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 79% of 7,340 applicants were admitted |
Women | 81% of 4,031 applicants were admitted |
Men | 77% of 3,309 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,911 (33%) of 5,823 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,003 (31%) of 3,268 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 908 (36%) of 2,555 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.16 |
375 And Above | 10% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 15% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 19% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 33% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 5% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |18-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 3% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 25% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 52% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 20% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 1% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (CWU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,849|Out-of-state: $21,956 (34.81%)
- Room & Board: - $10,684 (47.39%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,002 (4.44%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,012 (13.36%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Central Washington University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003771 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,724 (91.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,452 (84.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,292 (89.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 258 (20.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 81% |
Average Award | $11,110 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 785 (60.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,355 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 810 (62.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,316 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 411 (31.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2 (.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $567 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 8,638 (82.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 6,933 (80.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 6,564 (94.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 897 (13.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $10,340 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,861 (74.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,706 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 4,527 (69.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,269 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 143 (2.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 11 (.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,029 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 84% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $20,411 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Public Servants, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (CWU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Quarter
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
496
Part-Time Faculty
228
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 21% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 36% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 16% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 4% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 24% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 28% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,224,946 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 791 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Central Washington University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
76.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
27.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
47.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
52.5%
Programs & Majors (CWU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (184)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Artificial Intelligence
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Communication, General
- Computational Science
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Conducting
- Construction Management
- Corrections
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Physiology
- Experimental Psychology
- Family Systems
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
- Fashion Merchandising
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- General Literature
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geography, Other
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Legal Studies, General
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Management
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, Other
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Percussion Instruments
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Reading Teacher Education
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Retail Management
- Russian Language and Literature
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Products Marketing Operations
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Stringed Instruments
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Voice and Opera
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Writing, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (35)
- Accounting
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Experimental Psychology
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- Geology
- Health Education
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Physical Education
- Psychology--General
- Reading Education
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Theater
- Vocational and Technical Education
Campus Life (CWU)
Location & Geography
Population
18,348
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Seattle
Campus Size
380 acres
Weather
Temperature | 35.2 average low in January, 69.9 average high in September |
Rain | 70 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Ellensburg |
Nearest Train Station | 35 mile(s) from campus in Yakima |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
31% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
69%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Wildcat |
School Colors | Crimson and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, rock climbing, skiing (cross-country), soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Central Washington University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, sisters, brother 2 brother, cosplay, alpha kappa si, society of human resource management
Sororities
53% of women participate
Fraternities
47% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
9,473
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
11,047
Women
5,651
Men
5,396
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.9% Asian
- 3.8% Black/African-American
- 15.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 57.6% White
- 11.6% Unknown
International Students
2.9% from 17 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
924
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