Central Washington University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,755
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Ellensburg, Washington, CWU-Ellensburg is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. CWU-Ellensburg operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that CWU-Ellensburg is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Central Washington University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at CWU-Ellensburg is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Washington is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CWU-Ellensburg do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,685

Cost of attendance at Central Washington University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,213

Cost of attendance at Central Washington University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Central Washington University received on average $7,378 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,378

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	507	35%	$4,645	$2,354,889
Other Federal Grant	508	35%	$5,029	$2,554,836
State Grant/Scholarships	641	44%	$5,065	$3,246,461
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	858	59%	$3,368	$2,889,805
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,178	80%	$7,378	$8,691,102

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Washington University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Washington University students is 53.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.3%.

53.6%

asian 58.3% 28 students
African American 28.1% 18 students
white 58.4% 478 students
unknown 53.2% 66 students
hawaiian 33.3% 6 students
hispanic 49.2% 120 students
International Students 50.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 48.8% 61 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Central Washington University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Washington University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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