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Central Washington University
#16 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Ellensburg, WA
  • 1,503 reviews
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    Students at Central Washington University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 70 responses
    • Washintonian (native to washington)
      41%
    • Kind
      20%
    • Coastie (Seattle area natives)
      16%
    • Open. Willing to try new things/meet new people.
      10%
    • Diverse
      9%
    • Conservsative
      3%
    • Selfish
      1%
    Female Undergrads
    52%
    Male Undergrads
    48%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      93%
    • Out-of-State
      6%
    • International
      1%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      0%
    • 18-19
      30%
    • 20-21
      33%
    • 22-24
      22%
    • Over 25
      15%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      28%
    • $30k-$48k
      16%
    • $49k-$75k
      16%
    • $76k-$110k
      15%
    • $110k+
      25%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    48%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 82 responses
    Poll
    54%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 82 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian
      4%
    • Hispanic
      17%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      2%
    • Multiracial
      6%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      1%
    • Unknown
      12%
    • White
      53%
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    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 43 responses
    • Republican
      21%
    • Democratic
      28%
    • Independent
      16%
    • Other party not mentioned
      2%
    • I don't care about politics
      33%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 81 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      5%
    • Liberal
      22%
    • Moderate
      25%
    • Conservative
      7%
    • Very conservative
      4%
    • Libertarian
      4%
    • Not sure
      33%
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