Central Washington University
- 4 Year
- ELLENSBURG, WA
Central Washington University
- 4 Year
- ELLENSBURG, WA
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 1,597 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B minus
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Central Washington University Rankings
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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
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,378 / year
National
$7,535Students 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 responses61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 127 responses59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 127 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Elementary Education385 Graduates
- Business272 Graduates
- Psychology201 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies177 Graduates
- Accounting139 Graduates
- Social Science Research Methods94 Graduates
- Marketing78 Graduates
- Computer and Information Systems Security71 Graduates
- Finance64 Graduates
- Sociology58 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
37
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
7
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
30
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,373 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,193
Undergrads Over 25
20%
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. 116 responsesPoll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 152 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation 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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Central Washington University Reviews
Rating 3.62 out of 5 1,597 reviews
The rooms are really nice with a decent amount of variety, while the recreational areas are able to build community, but are, usually, non-invasive. The dining options are nice, although some items are definitely overpriced, and cheap food alternatives to things like fries and panda aren't exactly in great supply, wishing there was more alternatives in that regard. The professors seem qualified, likeable, presentable, respectable, and communicative in discussing grades and classwork. The school is proud of its history, but isn't misrepresentative of the time. Respectful to communities coming into central, but not overtly political. The incorporation into the city is really appreciated too. The public transport could be more intuitive, aswell as generally being able to get around, although that can also be put onto the city. All in all, a great alternative to the more popular schools in the state, with its own drawbacks, but that's every school. CWU can be anyone's home-away-from-home.
I am an oncoming Senior at Central Washington University.
This school is relatively affordable, and a small size for a public 4-year university. I am able to become close to my peers especially through the Graphic Design program I am in! I love how small the community is in this program, we all know each other and are able to help each other grow and learn. The campus is easy to navigate and the buildings are close together so it was very welcoming for a transfer student like me. The program I am in is challenging and I am excited to come back next year. Each class is helpful and targeted towards my degree. The food is pretty good, I like the marketplaces, but I wish there were some more food options. All the housing options are relatively close to the Student Union and Rec Center (where most of the food options are), the furthest dorm buildings are about an 8 minute walk. The school has high diversity rates and a high population of LGBT students, so the environment is welcoming.
This school is relatively affordable, and a small size for a public 4-year university. I am able to become close to my peers especially through the Graphic Design program I am in! I love how small the community is in this program, we all know each other and are able to help each other grow and learn. The campus is easy to navigate and the buildings are close together so it was very welcoming for a transfer student like me. The program I am in is challenging and I am excited to come back next year. Each class is helpful and targeted towards my degree. The food is pretty good, I like the marketplaces, but I wish there were some more food options. All the housing options are relatively close to the Student Union and Rec Center (where most of the food options are), the furthest dorm buildings are about an 8 minute walk. The school has high diversity rates and a high population of LGBT students, so the environment is welcoming.
Central has a beautiful campus, and the professors and other staff are amazing and kind. The classes are well managed and there is a great since of community on campus with the events that the school puts on. The only thing I think that Central could improve upon is communication. I started my college experience right after the pandemic started, Central did not communicate very well surrounding policies and what was going to happen with school. They communicated that all freshmen would live on campus and that masks would be required, I paid my housing fee and parking pass, and began to make plans to move. However, just a few days later they released another email saying that only a certain number of freshmen could move in and that they would be evaluating each students profile to decide who moved in. This caused me to have to make other living arrangements but they were great in helping me get the money I had paid to live on campus back!