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Central Washington University
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Range
-
ACT Range
-
Student/Faculty Ratio
21:1
Total Enrollments
8,796
Total Cost
$48,017
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$15,558
Overall Rating
B- Good
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Main Address
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Transportation And Materials Moving
#25 of 99
Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services
#30 of 44
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
#49 of 403
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
#65 of 407
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
#69 of 965
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
#80 of 951
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
B
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(509) 963-1111
Website
www.cwu.edu
Location
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
Setting
Distant Town
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2023)
Completion Rate (2023)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2023) 8,796
Women 54%
Men 46%
Total Enrollments (2023) 8,796
White 54%
Hispanic or Latino 21%
Multiracial 8%
Unknown 5%
Black or African American 5%
Asian 4%
International (Non-Citizen) 3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1%
Native American 1%
Costs
In State Tuition (2023)
$7,021
Out of State Tuition (2023)
$24,600
Books
$900
On Campus Room & Board
$16,314
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2023) 2,616
Bachelor's 90%
Master's 10%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2023) 2,616
Education and Liberal Arts 27%
Human and Social Sciences 22%
Business 14%
Legal and Law 8%
Computer Technology 6%
Healthcare 6%
Art and Design 5%
Mathematics and Science 4%
Engineering 4%
Trades and Careers 2%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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3.527775 Based on 9 Reviews
Career Preparation
B
Students and Culture
B+
Facilities
A-
Activities and Groups
B+
Career Preparation

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3.1111111111111 Based on 5 Reviews
B Great

Students and Culture

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3.6666666666667 Based on 8 Reviews
B+ Great

Facilities

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3.8888888888889 Based on 4 Reviews
A- Excellent

Activities and Groups

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3.4444444444444 Based on 5 Reviews
B+ Great

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