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Central Washington University
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  • 4 Year
  • ELLENSBURG, WA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Central Washington is a public university located in Ellensburg, Washington. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,373 undergraduate students. The Central Washington acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Elementary Education, Business, and Psychology. Graduating 54% of students, Central Washington alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,900.

About

400 EAST UNIVERSITY WAY
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference

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.

CWU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
930-1150
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$17,645 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,378 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
86%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
72%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 109 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 127 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 127 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
37
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
7
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
30
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    45%
  • On Campus
    28%
  • Online
    28%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
8,373 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,193
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 83 responses
  • Washintonian (native to washington)
    39%
  • Kind
    20%
  • Coastie (Seattle area natives)
    13%
  • Open. Willing to try new things/meet new people.
    11%
  • Diverse
    7%
  • Conservsative
    4%
  • Stressed
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
72%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 116 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 152 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 94 responses
  • Great for education majors
    26%
  • Affordable
    20%
  • Diverse
    19%
  • Involved. There's a place for everyone here
    14%
  • Distinguished
    5%
  • Student Oriented
    4%
  • Small
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
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

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