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    Information Summary

    Ranks 497th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment8,838
    Total Enrollment10,190
    Calendar SystemQuarter
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$50
    Graduate Application Fee$50
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Ellensburg, WA

    Total Population24,800 (16,675 urban / 8,125 rural)
    Households9,749 (2.32 people per house)
    Families5,382 (2.93 people per family)
    Pop. — African American309
    Pop. — Asian866
    Pop. — Pacific Islander70
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native422
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)22,956
    Pop. — Other729

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Central Washington University?

    Ranks 1079th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,392 $4,392 $13,347
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $846 $846 $846
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $146 $146 $445
    FT Graduate Tuition $6,312 $6,312 $14,112
    FT Graduate Required Fees $846 $846 $846
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $210 $210 $470
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $15,602 $15,602 $24,557
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $6,162 $6,162 $15,117
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,162 $6,162 $15,117

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $4,278 trend  $5,238 $4,278 trend  $5,238 $11,826 trend  $14,193
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $810 trend  $924
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,861 trend  $6,395
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,528 trend  $3,045
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 3,945 (1,937 male / 2,008 female)
    Admitted 2,966 (1,424 male / 1,542 female)
    Admission rate 75%
    First-time Enrollment 1,478 (699 male / 779 female)
    FT Enrollment 1,465 (691 male / 774 female)
    PT Enrollment 13 (8 male / 5 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Central Washington University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Recommended
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoRecommended
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Central Washington University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 945th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 24%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 22
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 927th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 90%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 550
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 550
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 880 / 1100

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity3,150
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Central Washington University ranks 2428th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,776 289 pie   21%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,692 383 pie   27%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,080 406 pie   29%
    Student Loan Aid $3,815 638 pie   46%
    Any financial aid type   993 pie   71%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Central Washington University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    94106200
    Black Non-Hispanic
    13289221
    Hispanic
    276384660
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    321299620
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    99117216
    White Non-Hispanic
    3,4594,0857,544
    Race Unknown
    380349729
    Total 4,761 5,429 10,190

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Central Washington University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 16 9 3 38 2 146 7 221
    Acting 1 10 11
    Actuarial Science 2 1 4 7
    Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 17 2 19
    Anthropology 3 1 1 22 27
    Anthropology, Other 3 1 4
    Art Teacher Education 3 3
    Art/Art Studies, General 2 2
    Asian Studies/Civilization 2 2 4
    Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 1 10 1 12
    Biology Teacher Education 4 4
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 2 2 3 1 71 4 86
    Business Administration and Management, General 12 9 13 32 6 181 14 267
    Business Teacher Education 3 3
    Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 2 2 1 32 37
    Chemistry, General 2 1 12 1 16
    Chinese Language and Literature 1 1
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 1 10 12
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 1 1 9 11
    Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 1 5 1 15 1 25
    Conducting 3 3
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1 29 31
    Counseling Psychology 1 1 2
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 1
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4 17 13 8 144 12 198
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education 9 2 11
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 3
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 3 56 2 62
    Economics, General 13 1 14
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 18 18
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3 1 7 1 12
    Elementary Education and Teaching 2 18 2 2 204 6 234
    Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1 5 6
    Engineering Technology, General 1 1 8 1 11
    English Language and Literature, General 1 3 1 1 32 2 40
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 1 1 7 10
    Experimental Psychology 1 3 4
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 9 9
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1 6 1 40 48
    Fashion Merchandising 1 1 10 1 13
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 2 1 4
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 1 3 1 20 1 26
    Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 1 1
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1 9 10
    French Language Teacher Education 1 1
    Geography 1 2 31 34
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1 3 4
    Geology/Earth Science, General 1 1 17 19
    Graphic Design 1 10 1 12
    Health Teacher Education 2 1 5 8
    Health and Physical Education, General 4 4
    History Teacher Education 1 17 18
    History, General 1 1 1 26 1 30
    Human Services, General 3 9 1 13
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2 2
    Industrial Safety Technology/Technician 1 1 1 17 20
    Industrial Technology/Technician 1 8 1 10
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1 9 1 11
    Japanese Language and Literature 1 1
    Journalism 1 13 1 15
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2 4 1 2 46 3 58
    Mathematics Teacher Education 1 20 21
    Mathematics, General 1 2 3 1 7
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 3 1 9 2 15
    Metal and Jewelry Arts 1 1
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 3 1 26 1 33
    Music Management and Merchandising 1 1 1 3
    Music Pedagogy 2 2
    Music Performance, General 2 11 1 14
    Music Teacher Education 1 12 1 14
    Music Theory and Composition 3 3
    Music, General 1 1 11 13
    Natural Resources Management and Policy 1 2 3
    Natural Sciences 1 1 2
    Office Management and Supervision 1 3 18 1 23
    Painting 1 5 6
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 3 1 1 2 22 4 33
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 1 1
    Philosophy 1 1 1 9 1 13
    Photography 2 1 3
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 12 12
    Physics, General 1 2 3
    Political Science and Government, General 1 1 18 2 22
    Psychology, General 4 1 2 1 47 2 57
    Public Policy Analysis 1 4 5
    Public Relations/Image Management 1 1 27 1 30
    Reading Teacher Education 1 10 11
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 1 9 11
    Russian Language and Literature 1 1 2
    Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education 3 3
    School Psychology 2 2
    Social Science Teacher Education 3 3
    Social Sciences, General 2 2 3 24 3 34
    Sociology 2 3 28 33
    Spanish Language Teacher Education 1 5 6
    Spanish Language and Literature 5 5 1 11
    Special Education and Teaching, General 3 1 24 1 29
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 5 2 2 28 38
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1 1
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 5 5
    Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 1 1
    Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 3 3
    Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments 1 1 2
    Voice and Opera 1 1
    Total 65 43 112 143 48 1,831 98 2,340

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Central Washington University ranks 1255th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $55,586 ($58,004 male / $51,165 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 379 (245 male / 134 female)
    Total Benefits $5,817,553

    Central Washington University Summary

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    After earning a transfer degree online or on campus from Edmonds Community College, students can continue their studies for a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University-Lynnwood in Snoqualmie Hall, a shared facility on the Edmonds CC campus.

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    Central Washington University Academics

    The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Central Washington University is unique in its study options. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. In particular, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Weekend College. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Central Washington University.

    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    English Language and Literature:
    English
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Planetary Sciences
    Social Sciences:
    Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
    Security and Protective Services:
    Criminal Justice Studies
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    History:
    History – General
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music Management/Merchandising, Music Theory/Composition, Stringed Instruments
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Gerontology
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    recreation & fitness – general, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Construction Management, Fashion Merchandising, Office Management
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Public Relations
    Public Administration and Service:
    Human Services, Public Policy Analysis
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Family/Consumer Sciences – Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, German Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education, Trade/Industrial Education

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $416 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 35.

    Central Washington University Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, in contrast did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of April and Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. The regular application is due the 1st of April.

    Central Washington University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Sc