Central Washington University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1688 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #464 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #417 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 57 | In Washington |
| #460 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 53 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 8,743
- Graduates
- 514
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 6,409 | 2,724 | 3,640 |
| Admissions | 5,992 | 2,541 | 3,410 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,355 | 667 | 687 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 55 | 24 | 30 |
3,896 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,498 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Other Tests | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4913 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1774 (19%) |
| Two or more races | 757 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 549 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 451 (5%) |
| Asian | 402 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 273 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 80 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (0.3%) |
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
- $9,294
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,816 | $10,401 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,816 | $10,401 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,881 | $24,361 |
| Fee in-district | $2,029 | $2,029 |
| Fee in-state | $2,029 | $2,029 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,029 | $2,029 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,249 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,684 |
| Room charge | $7,700 |
| Meal charge | $8,116 |
Central Washington University majors
Central Washington University has granted 2,612 bachelor's degrees across 121 programs and 347 master's across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Central Washington University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 238 | |
| Psychology, General | 181 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 128 | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 124 | |
| Accounting | 102 | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 21 | 67 |
| Sociology, General | 74 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 52 | 19 |
| Information Technology | 45 | 26 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 63 | 6 |
| Social Sciences, General | 67 | |
| Computer Science | 60 | 3 |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 56 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 28 | 28 |
| Creative Writing | 49 | 4 |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 51 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 50 | |
| Finance, General | 47 | |
| Human Services, General | 47 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 42 | 4 |
| Organizational Leadership | 42 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 39 | |
| Construction Management, General | 38 | |
| Education, General | 3 | 34 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 34 | |
| Anthropology, General | 33 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 30 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 27 | |
| Music Performance, General | 23 | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | 3 |
| Graphic Design | 25 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 25 | |
| Communication, General | 23 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 22 | |
| History, General | 19 | 3 |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 21 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 4 | 15 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 19 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 18 | |
| Public Health, General | 17 | 1 |
| Music, General | 17 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 17 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 16 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 16 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 15 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6 | 7 |
| Child Development | 13 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 13 | |
| Physics, General | 12 | |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 12 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 11 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 11 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 11 | |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 11 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 11 | |
| School Psychology | 11 | |
| Geography | 10 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 10 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 9 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | |
| Ecology | 9 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | |
| Special Products Marketing Operations | 9 | |
| Actuarial Science | 8 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 8 | |
| Insurance | 8 | |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 8 | |
| Technical Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 7 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 6 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Biology | 6 | |
| Geography, Other | 6 | |
| Human Nutrition | 6 | |
| Musical Theatre | 6 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 5 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 4 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| Family Systems | 4 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 2 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 4 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 4 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 4 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 4 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 | |
| Acting | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Voice and Opera | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Conducting | 2 | |
| Economics, Other | 2 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 2 | |
| General Literature | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 1 | |
| Pacific Area & Pacific Rim Studies | 1 | |
| Photography | 1 | |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 1 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Sales and Marketing Operations & Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,612 | 347 |
Central Washington University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 47% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Central Washington University has published 3,854 scientific papers with 69,562 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 26 | 72 |
| 1992 | 21 | 83 |
| 1993 | 31 | 68 |
| 1994 | 20 | 117 |
| 1995 | 38 | 91 |
| 1996 | 36 | 102 |
| 1997 | 48 | 115 |
| 1998 | 38 | 151 |
| 1999 | 34 | 157 |
| 2000 | 48 | 191 |
| 2001 | 45 | 260 |
| 2002 | 51 | 362 |
| 2003 | 58 | 416 |
| 2004 | 76 | 589 |
| 2005 | 93 | 681 |
| 2006 | 100 | 809 |
| 2007 | 114 | 1019 |
| 2008 | 123 | 1080 |
| 2009 | 119 | 1361 |
| 2010 | 134 | 1769 |
| 2011 | 141 | 2099 |
| 2012 | 123 | 2579 |
| 2013 | 175 | 3173 |
| 2014 | 160 | 3637 |
| 2015 | 178 | 3932 |
| 2016 | 171 | 3955 |
| 2017 | 208 | 4190 |
| 2018 | 201 | 4703 |
| 2019 | 179 | 5716 |
| 2020 | 210 | 5827 |
| 2021 | 168 | 6342 |
| 2022 | 192 | 6307 |
| 2023 | 165 | 5729 |
Central Washington University alumni
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Miesha Tate
- Occupations
- modelmixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
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Miesha Tate is an American professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in 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 January 23, 2024, she is #8 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings.
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Craig T. Nelson
- Occupations
- voice actorkaratekaactordirectormanufacturer
- Biography
-
Craig Theodore Nelson is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Hayden Fox in the sitcom Coach (for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series), Deputy 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 District (2000–2004), The Warden in My Name is Earl, 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 television series Parenthood and plays Dale Ballard on Young Sheldon.
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James Mattis
- Enrolled in Central Washington University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in history
- Occupations
- military officerarmy officer
- Biography
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James Norman Mattis is an American military veteran who served as the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. A former 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 actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorfilm producer
- 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 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 | 1,499 |
| 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 |