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Central Washington University

Central Washington University Wildcats
Central Washington University Wildcats
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7501
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Central Washington University

400 East University Way
Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7501
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Central Washington University at a Glance

Central Washington University is a medium-sized public college located in the distant town of Ellensburg, Washington. Currently, there are roughly 12,944 students enrolled, 47% of which are male and 53% female. Athletically, Central Washington University is an NCAA II school and is part of the Great Northwest Athletic.

General Information

Student Count:12,944
Gender Ratio:47% Male, 53% Female
Academic Calendar:Quarter
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's and Master's
School Setting:Medium-sized four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Distant Town
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$5,517
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$15,780
Yearly Room:Not Reported
Yearly Board:Not Reported
In-state Cost (On Campus):$19,070
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$29,333

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(509) 963-1111
Athletic Phone:(509) 963-1914

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:3,416 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Central Washington University Admissions & Academics

On average, Central Washington University has around 5,013 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Recommended
Class Rank:Not required
Transcript:Recommended
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:Recommended
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:5,013
Male Applicants:2,353
Female Applicants:2,660
% Male Applicants:47%
% Female Applicants:53%
Total Admitted:3,968
Admitted Males:1,776
Admitted Females:2,192
% Admitted Males:45%
% Admitted Females:55%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:1,375
Percent Who Submit SAT:88%
ACT Scores Submitted:354
Percent Who Submit ACT:23%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:440
25th% Math:440
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:540
75th% Math:550
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:17
25th% Math:17
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:18
75th% Reading:23
75th% Math:23
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:23

Central Washington University Athletics
"Home of the Wildcats"

General Wildcats Sports Info

Division:NCAA II
Conference:Great Northwest Athletic
Team Colors:Crimson and Black
Stadium Name:Tomlinson Stadium
Stadium Capacity:4,000
Gym Name:Nicholson Pavilion
Gym Capacity:2,519

Wildcats Contact Info

Phone:(509) 963-1111
Athletic Phone:(509) 963-1914
Website:http://www.cwu.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.wildcatsports.com

Central Washington University Campus & Student Body

Central Washington University offers a total of 70 different majors and 2 degree award levels: Bachelor's and Master's.

Student Body Info

White:70.2%
Unknown:8.7%
Hispanic:7.2%
Multi-Ethnic:4.0%
Asian:4.0%
Non-resident:2.6%
Afr. American:2.2%
Nat. American:0.9%
Pac. Islander:0.2%

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Computer ScienceYes
EducationYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYes
Legal ProffessionsYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYes
Natural ResourcesYesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYes
Social ScienceYes
Transportation & Materials MovingYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes


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