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Central Washington University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Ellensburg, WA
- 1,492 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB+
- DiversityA
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB-
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
From Central Washington University
Central Washington University, located about an hour-and-a-half east of Seattle, offers 135 undergraduate majors and 30 master’s degree programs. With 12,342 students, CWU consistently ranks as the top school in the state for offering the best return on investment for its students. A number of Central’s degree programs, including Business, Information Technology and Administrative Management, Music, Writing, and Education, have been recognized for their excellence in national and regional rankings. Additionally, for the fifth time in six years, Central has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The award recognizes higher education institutions that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Central Washington University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Range
950-1170
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
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Cost
Net Price
$16,014/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,065/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 73%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.103 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.114 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.114 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Elementary Education
206 GraduatesBusiness
202 GraduatesPsychology
184 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
137 GraduatesMarketing
118 GraduatesAccounting
111 GraduatesSocial Science Research Methods
107 GraduatesLogistics and Supply Chain Management
89 GraduatesFinance
64 GraduatesHuman Resources
59 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
10,040Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,379
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 73%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.103 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.139 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
58%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 87%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.71 responses
Central Washington University Reviews
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My online learning experience with Central Washington University has been a positive one. The instructors are very helpful and lay out a very balanced and informative curriculum that helps you complete all of your work without missing any due dates. The canvas application helps you focus on what you need to do, tailored by modules to educate you in a step-by-step format. If you ever have questions or problems, this university has many different Methods on helping you resolve your issues. There is the writing center that helps you with essays, which I have found very helpful. They have you submit your essay before it is due, and then send you a video explaining what can be done to improve your writing skills, grammar and punctuation, formatting etc. The online courses that I have been taking due to the pandemic are just as good as the in person classes, Central Washington University has delivered on their promise!
The school is very inviting and friendly. In rolling at the college was a very simple process and all of the advisers are very helpful. My experience with this university has been nothing but positive and the instructors are very knowledgeable and very willing to help if you are having issues. The students enrolled at this university, From my experience are very friendly and diverse. There are lots of student programs and events the school put on and they like to stay connected with each student which makes the experience feel very unique and individualized for each student. I have really enjoyed my experience so far with Central Washington University, if you are considering enrolling at this university I suggest you do it because it Has been nothing but an excellent experience!
Central Washington University has been filled with exciting opportunities to learn and grow as an individual. From their inclusive on-campus activities to informational Zoom sessions, I have always felt comfortable and eager to learn as much as I can during my time here. Currently, I am in Central Washington University's physical education and school health program and I have been loving it! Not only are my professors fun and very knowledgeable about our career path, but they also care heavily about the success of their students and the importance of teaching as a whole. Overall, Central has become my home away from home and I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else!