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Central Washington University

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Overview

Central Washington University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Ellensburg, Washington, United States. This institution also has branch campuses in Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Kent, Moses Lake, Wenatchee and Yakima. Founded in 1891, Central Washington University (CWU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. CWU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 135-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. CWU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Central Washington University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Central Washington University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Central Washington University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Central Washington University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym CWU
Founded 1891
Motto Docendo discimus
By teaching, we learn
Colours Crimson and black
Mascot Wellington P. Wildcat

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Location

Address 400 East University Way
Ellensburg
98926 Washington
United States
Central Washington University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Central Washington University Phone Number (509) 963 1111
Central Washington University Fax Number (509) 963 3022
Other locations Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Kent, Moses Lake, Wenatchee and Yakima

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Central Washington University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1918


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central Washington University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Central Washington University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Central Washington University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Central Washington University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Central Washington University's academic range and degree level offering.



Central Washington University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Central Washington University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Central Washington University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Central Washington University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Central Washington University.



Central Washington University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Central Washington University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Central Washington University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Central Washington University Admission Info


Central Washington University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Central Washington University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Central Washington University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Central Washington University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Central Washington University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is recommended
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


Central Washington University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Central Washington University's Admission Office Admission Office

400 East University Way
Ellensburg 98926-7463
(509) 963 1211


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Central Washington University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Central Washington University Size and Profile


Central Washington University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Central Washington University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Central Washington University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Central Washington University's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Central Washington University's Control Type Control Type

Central Washington University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Central Washington University's Entity Type Entity Type

Central Washington University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Central Washington University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Central Washington University's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Central Washington University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Central Washington University adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Central Washington University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Central Washington University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Central Washington University Facilities


Central Washington University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Central Washington University's Library
Central Washington University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 553,450 physical volumes, 112,536 physical media, 133,068 digital/electronic media and 429 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 33 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Central Washington University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Central Washington University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Central Washington University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,755 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Central Washington University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Central Washington University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Central Washington University Services


Central Washington University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Central Washington University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Central Washington University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Central Washington University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Central Washington University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Central Washington University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Central Washington University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Central Washington University
  • College of Arts and Humanities
  • College of Business
  • College of Education and Professional Studies
  • College of the Sciences
  • William O. Douglas Honors College

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Memberships and Affiliations

Central Washington University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central Washington University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Washington University public or private?

Central Washington University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Central Washington University profit or non-profit?

Central Washington University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Central Washington University in terms of enrollment?

Central Washington University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Central Washington University in terms of academic staff?

Central Washington University's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is Central Washington University a coeducational institution?

Central Washington University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Central Washington University use?

Central Washington University adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Central Washington University affiliated with?

None.

Does Central Washington University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Central Washington University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Central Washington University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Central Washington University CWU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Central Washington University CWU located?

Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, Washington, United States. Address: 400 East University Way.

Is Central Washington University CWU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Central Washington University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (since 1918).

Does Central Washington University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Central Washington University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Central Washington University have a university library?

Yes Central Washington University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 553,450 physical volumes, 112,536 physical media, 133,068 digital/electronic media and 429 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 33 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Central Washington University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Central Washington University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Central Washington University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,755 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Central Washington University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Central Washington University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Central Washington University offer career services?

Yes

Does Central Washington University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Central Washington University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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