Central Washington University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1734 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #470 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #423 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 57 | In Washington |
| #462 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 8,309
- Graduates
- 487
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.cwu.edu
Central Washington University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Central Washington University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 6,829 | 2,895 | 3,876 |
| Admissions | 6,161 | 2,581 | 3,530 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,481 | 720 | 740 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 87 | 45 | 41 |
3,728 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,108 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4742 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1820 (21%) |
| Two or more races | 675 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 427 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 425 (5%) |
| Asian | 340 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 246 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 71 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,970
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,021 | $10,721 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,021 | $10,721 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,600 | $25,092 |
| Fee in-district | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Fee in-state | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,171 | $2,171 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,249 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,684 |
| Room charge | $8,393 |
| Meal charge | $8,359 |
Central Washington University majors
Central Washington University has granted 2,078 bachelor's degrees across 89 programs and 255 master's across 28 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Central Washington University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 233 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 183 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 161 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 125 | 2 |
| Accounting | 111 | 8 |
| Computer Science | 74 | 1 |
| Education, General | 3 | 68 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 65 | 3 |
| Information Technology | 53 | 15 |
| Creative Writing | 65 | |
| Sociology, General | 52 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 46 | |
| Human Services, General | 42 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 39 | |
| Graphic Design | 39 | |
| Public Health, General | 23 | 14 |
| Construction Management, General | 31 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 30 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 22 | 7 |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 28 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 21 | 7 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 27 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 26 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 26 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 25 | |
| History Teacher Education | 25 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 24 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 9 |
| Physics, General | 22 | |
| Communication, General | 21 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 20 | |
| History, General | 15 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | |
| Anthropology, General | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 4 | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 2 | 13 |
| Music Performance, General | 15 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 13 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | 4 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 12 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 12 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | |
| School Psychology | 10 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 9 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |
| Geography | 8 | |
| Insurance | 8 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 8 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |
| Acting | 6 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Actuarial Science | 5 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 5 | |
| Family Systems | 4 | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Musical Theatre | 5 | |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 4 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 4 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Special Products Marketing Operations | 3 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |
| Voice and Opera | 3 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 2 | |
| Sales and Marketing Operations & Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Technical Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 1 | |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,078 | 255 |
Central Washington University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 46% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Central Washington University has published 4,322 scientific papers with 98,455 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 22 | 93 |
| 1993 | 30 | 91 |
| 1994 | 25 | 136 |
| 1995 | 43 | 109 |
| 1996 | 38 | 121 |
| 1997 | 51 | 134 |
| 1998 | 41 | 194 |
| 1999 | 37 | 203 |
| 2000 | 59 | 293 |
| 2001 | 53 | 386 |
| 2002 | 66 | 520 |
| 2003 | 64 | 550 |
| 2004 | 89 | 762 |
| 2005 | 107 | 910 |
| 2006 | 104 | 1051 |
| 2007 | 114 | 1280 |
| 2008 | 136 | 1419 |
| 2009 | 130 | 1759 |
| 2010 | 138 | 2244 |
| 2011 | 157 | 2738 |
| 2012 | 143 | 3231 |
| 2013 | 184 | 4028 |
| 2014 | 158 | 4481 |
| 2015 | 197 | 4862 |
| 2016 | 183 | 5062 |
| 2017 | 206 | 5650 |
| 2018 | 216 | 6324 |
| 2019 | 198 | 7247 |
| 2020 | 236 | 7869 |
| 2021 | 194 | 8803 |
| 2022 | 228 | 8430 |
| 2023 | 178 | 8114 |
| 2024 | 134 | 7329 |
Central Washington University alumni
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Miesha Tate
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fightermodel
- Biography
-
Miesha Theresa Tate is an American professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in which she is a former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. Tate formerly competed for Strikeforce, in which she is a former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion. She was also the vice president of ONE Championship. As of February 4, 2025, she is #11 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings.
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Craig T. Nelson
- Occupations
- karatekawritercomedianscreenwriteractor
- Biography
-
Craig Theodore Nelson is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Hayden Fox in the ABC sitcom Coach (for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series), Deputy Warden Ward Wilson in the 1980 film Stir Crazy, Steve Freeling in the 1982 film Poltergeist, Burt Nickerson in All the Right Moves (1983), Peter Dellaplane in Action Jackson, Chief Howard Hyde in Turner & Hooch (1989), Alex Cullen in The Devil's Advocate (1997), Chief Jack Mannion in the CBS drama The District (2000–04), The Warden in the NBC sitcom My Name Is Earl (2007), and the voice of Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible in the 2004 film The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel. He also starred as Zeek Braverman in the NBC drama series Parenthood (2010–15) and recurred as Dale Ballard in the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon (2017–24).
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Jim Mattis
- Enrolled in Central Washington University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in history
- Occupations
- army officermilitary officer
- Biography
-
James Norman Mattis is an American military veteran who served as the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. A retired Marine Corps four-star general, he commanded forces in the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.
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Brian Thompson
- Occupations
- film directorfilm produceractortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Brian Earl Thompson is an American actor. His career began with a small role in the 1984 film The Terminator. He played the villainous "Night Slasher" in the 1986 film Cobra. His first named role was on Werewolf, a horror series that ran during Fox's inaugural broadcasting year of 1987–1988. Thompson has played several characters in the Star Trek franchise—the most notable being the Klingon Lieutenant Klag in which he informed Commander William Riker that "Gagh is always best when served live", the Alien Bounty Hunter on The X-Files, and Eddie Fiori on Kindred: The Embraced. In 2014, he produced, wrote and starred in the B movie parody The Extendables.
General info
| Alternative names | CWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Docendo Discimus |
| Colors | crimson, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,466 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 400 East University Way Ellensburg, Washington, 98926 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 5099631111 |