Central Washington University (CWU) is a public university located in Ellensburg, Washington. It offers more than 150 programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. CWU also offers post-baccalaureate and professional education programs, as well as an honors program. With an enrollment of more than 12,500 students, CWU is the largest public university in the state of Washington. At CWU, you will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive and engaging learning community that emphasizes hands-on learning, creative problem solving, and a commitment to academic and personal growth. Whether you’re interested in the sciences, business, the arts, education, or any other field, you will be able to pursue your academic goals at CWU.
- Address: 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
- Phone: (509) 963-1111
- Website: www.cwu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 11,174
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,444 | $24,520 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Room & Board | $9,276 | $9,276 |
| Other | $2,922 | $2,922 |
| Total Cost | $21,542 | $37,618 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- SAT Range: 930 – 1150
- ACT Range: 17 – 24
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Accounting
- Social Sciences, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 88%
- Part-time: 12%
Student Gender
- Male: 46%
- Female: 54%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 5%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 51%
- Two or More Races: 9%
- Unknown: 10%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 85%
- 25 and Over: 15%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 93%
- Out-of-State: 7%
- Unknown: 0%