Central Washington University

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• 400 East University Way
  Ellensburg , WA 98926-7501
  (509) 963-1111
  www.cwu.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Town, distant from an urban area

  Enrollment

  14,054

  Full time

  11,931

  Part time

  2,123

  Men full time

  5,655

  Women full time

  6,276

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  -

  Central Washington University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Masters

  Calendar

  Quarter

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Central Washington University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  2%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  7%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  3%

  Hispanic

  7%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  73%

  Non-Resident Alien

  2%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  6%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Central Washington University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $50

  Applied

  4,602

  Admitted

  3,688

  Enrolled

  1,473

  Admitted %

  80%

  Central Washington University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Neither required nor recommended

  Secondary school record

  Recommended

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Recommended

  Central Washington University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  90%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  430

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  550

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  440

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  550

  Students submitting ACT

  25%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  18

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  23

• Central Washington University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $5,493

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $14,895

  Books and Supplies

  $924

  On-campus room and board

  $7,842

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Central Washington University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  69%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  20% , $3,189 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  26% , $2,782 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  45% , $3,394 on average

• Central Washington University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Asian Studies/Civilization	7	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	64	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	249	22
  Actuarial Science	7	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	299	0
  Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	47	0
  Fashion Merchandising	14	0
  Office Management and Supervision	16	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master
  Broadcast Journalism	13	0
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	20	0
  Journalism	9	0
  Public Relations/Image Management	34	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	19	0
  Education	Bachelor	Master
  Art Teacher Education	12	0
  Business Teacher Education	3	0
  Chemistry Teacher Education	3	0
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	2
  Drama and Dance Teacher Education	0	9
  Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	9
  Elementary Education and Teaching	290	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	11	0
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education	3	2
  Health Teacher Education	11	0
  History Teacher Education	24	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	16	6
  Music Teacher Education	13	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	20	0
  Reading Teacher Education	0	6
  Social Science Teacher Education	3	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	15	2
  Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other	0	31
  Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor	0	3
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor	Master
  Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	3	0
  Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	28	0
  Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	6	0
  Industrial Safety Technology/Technician	32	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	10	0
  Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	15	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	27	9
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General	49	0
  Foodservice Systems Administration/Management	4	0
  Human Nutrition	0	2
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master
  Chinese Language and Literature	2	0
  French Language and Literature	2	0
  German Language and Literature	2	0
  Japanese Language and Literature	5	0
  Russian Language and Literature	2	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	13	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling	20	0
  Dietetics/Dietitian	27	0
  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	11	0
  Public Health, Other	1	0
  History	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	34	7
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor	Master
  Humanities/Humanistic Studies	5	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	5	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Gerontology	1	0
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	52	2
  Natural Sciences	6	0
  Nutrition Sciences	1	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master
  Natural Resources Management and Policy	0	9
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Health and Physical Education, General	2	6
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	37	4
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	61	0
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies	1	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy	7	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	7	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	19	0
  Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other	3	0
  Geology/Earth Science, General	25	4
  Physics, General	1	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master
  Counseling Psychology	0	9
  Experimental Psychology	0	3
  Psychology, General	88	0
  School Psychology	0	8
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master
  Public Policy Analysis	2	0
  Security and Protective Services	Bachelor	Master
  Corrections	17	0
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	123	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Anthropology	31	0
  Anthropology, Other	5	0
  Economics, General	23	0
  Geography	50	0
  Political Science and Government, General	23	0
  Social Sciences, General	69	0
  Sociology	36	0
  Transportation and Materials Moving	Bachelor	Master
  Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew	28	0
  Aviation/Airway Management and Operations	21	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master
  Acting	9	0
  Art/Art Studies, General	11	0
  Ceramic Arts and Ceramics	2	0
  Cinematography and Film/Video Production	2	0
  Conducting	0	2
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	1	0
  Drawing	2	0
  Film/Cinema Studies	1	0
  Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other	1	0
  Graphic Design	18	0
  Metal and Jewelry Arts	2	0
  Music Management and Merchandising	2	0
  Music Pedagogy	0	2
  Music Performance, General	4	0
  Music Theory and Composition	1	2
  Music, General	11	0
  Painting	6	1
  Photography	9	0
  Sculpture	1	0
  Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology	4	0
  Theatre/Theatre Arts Management	1	0
  Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments	1	0
  Voice and Opera	4	0

• Central Washington University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  Oct 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 1st

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Fall application deadline

  Apr 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Sep 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  Apr 1st

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  Jun 1st

• Central Washington University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.cwu.edu/tour/

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Central Washington University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Central Washington University Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  Yes

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