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Information Summary
Ranks 497th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 8,838 |
| Total Enrollment | 10,190 |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Ellensburg, WA
| Total Population | 24,800 (16,675 urban / 8,125 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 9,749 (2.32 people per house) |
| Families | 5,382 (2.93 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 309 |
| Pop. — Asian | 866 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 70 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 422 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,956 |
| Pop. — Other | 729 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium 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 |
$4,278 |
$11,826 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $810 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,861 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,528 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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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?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
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 Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
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 Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,150 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,776 | 289 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,692 | 383 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,080 | 406 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,815 | 638 | |
| Any financial aid type | 993 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Central Washington University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 94 | 106 | 200 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 132 | 89 | 221 |
Hispanic | 276 | 384 | 660 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 321 | 299 | 620 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 99 | 117 | 216 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,459 | 4,085 | 7,544 |
Race Unknown | 380 | 349 | 729 |
| Total | 4,761 | 5,429 | 10,190 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Central Washington University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| 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
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.
Summary content courtesy of Wikipedia.
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
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












