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Central Washington University or CWU is an accredited four year educational institution, located in Ellensburg, Washington. The university was founded in 1891. It originally started off as a teacher's college, which is still one of the primary majors today.
The CWU campus is comprised of 350 acres. It offers various degrees and programs through different centers located in Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee and Yakima, Washington.
The students, alumni and athletes of CWU are known as the Wildcats and their colors are crimson and black. The sports team of CWU takes part in NCAA Division II and is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Central Washington is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Ellensburg, WA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Central Washington earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Central Washington include security and law enforcement.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 440 to 540 for students at Central Washington. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 550.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Central Washington, in 2007-2008, had 10,505 students (9,995 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Central Washington belong to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
General Phone: (509) 963-1111
http://www.cwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 591 | business management, accounting, fashion merchandising, actuarial science |
| Education and Teaching | 563 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, teacher education, history teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 406 | social services, interdisciplinary studies, geography, history, English, sociology, anthropology, economics, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 140 | criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 139 | parks and recreation management, exercise science, dietitian, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, nutrition sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 128 | psychology, community health services, counseling psychology, school psychology, experimental psychology |
| Science | 122 | biology, geology, chemistry, natural sciences, geological and earth sciences, physics |
| Engineering Technician | 100 | industrial safety tech, construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, engineering technology, electronics tech, computer engineering tech |
| Media | 76 | public relations, communication studies, broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Family and Social Work | 67 | family and consumer science, human services, foodservice management, public policy analysis, human nutrition |
| Office and Administration | 63 | office data entry, office management |
| Transportation | 49 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Law | 47 | legal studies |
| Music | 31 | music, music performance, voice, music theory and composition, conducting, music pedagogy, music management, jazz, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Design | 18 | graphic design |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | acting, theatre design, drama, theatre arts management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | photography, cinematography, drawing, film studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 13 | painting, metal and jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, fine arts studies |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 11 | EMT paramedic |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 9 | natural resources management |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology, public health courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Washington in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,485 | 103 |
| Master's degree | 168 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Central Washington had a total enrollment of 10,505 students (9,995 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Central Washington offers campus housing for 3,060 of its 9,995 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ellensburg, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,013 | 3,968 | 79% | 1,559 | 39% |
| Men | 2,353 | 1,776 | 75% | 769 | 43% |
| Women | 2,660 | 2,192 | 82% | 790 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,724 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,596 |
| Room and board | $ 8,052 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,114 |
Financial Aid:
Central Washington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377100)
Central Washington has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $81,820 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 87 | $78,676 | 41 | $74,369 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 68 | $62,478 | 33 | $61,929 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 60 | $55,755 | 56 | $55,092 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 47 | $42,142 | 35 | $40,702 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 262 | $62,669 | 165 | $58,197 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 | 85 | 186 |
| Football | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| Track | 12 | 26 | 38 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 48 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Nutrition
Human Services, General
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Drawing
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Washington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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