Central Washington University
- 4 Year
- ELLENSBURG, WA
Central Washington University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- ELLENSBURG, WA
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 1,515 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B
About
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.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
March 1
Acceptance Rate
85%
SAT Range
950-1170
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available
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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%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 103 responses63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 115 responses59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 115 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Elementary Education312 Graduates
- Business229 Graduates
- Psychology192 Graduates
- Accounting139 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies139 Graduates
- Social Science Research Methods92 Graduates
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management79 Graduates
- Marketing78 Graduates
- Finance61 Graduates
- Sociology56 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
32
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
7
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
25
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,977 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,134
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
72%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 104 responsesPoll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 140 responsesAfter 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 responsesCentral Washington University Reviews
Rating 3.6 out of 5 1,515 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!