Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg WA 98926
(509) 963-1111

General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Distant
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
10,664 (10,181 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Quarter
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
84% / 16%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
46% / 54%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
95% / 5%
- In-State / Out-of-State
95% / 5%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,418
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,684
- Room & Board$8,460
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants5,013
- Students Admitted
3,968
(79%)
- Students Enrolled1,559
(31%)
- Average High School GPA3.2
- Students in top 10% of HS Class4%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
See More About Admissions »
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Actuarial Science
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Fashion Merchandising
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Office Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Broadcast Journalism
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology, General
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Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Human Nutrition
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Chinese Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Public Health, Other
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Studies, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural Sciences
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Nutrition Sciences
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Natural resources and conservation
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Experimental Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Human Services, General
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Public Policy Analysis
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Security and protective services
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Corrections
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology, Other
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Transportation and materials moving
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Visual and performing arts
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Acting
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Conducting
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Drawing
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Film/Cinema Studies
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Graphic Design
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Jazz/Jazz Studies
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Metal and Jewelry Arts
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Music Management and Merchandising
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Music Pedagogy
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants5,013
- Students Admitted
3,968
(79%)
- Students Enrolled1,559
(31%)
- Average High School GPA3.2
- Students in top 10% of HS Class4%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class23%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class65%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRecommended
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,418
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,684
- Room & Board$8,460
- Books & Supplies$924
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants22%$3,402
- Pell Grants22%$2,830
- Other Federal Grants16%$794
- State & Local Grants30%$3,352
- Institutional Grants30%$2,729
- Federal Loans52%$4,148
- Non-Federal Loans3%$9,383
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