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Central Washington University is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 10,665 students enrolled. This school was established in 1891 and is the only college located in Ellensburg, Washington.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
112
At Central Washington University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Central Washington University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 112 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Accounting and Finance, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Central Washington University is reasonably decent - 25:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$15,700
It is reasonably easy to get approved for a loan at Central Washington University, as 45% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $3,400.

Average tuition pricing is slightly high - about $14,800 a year. The additional fees at Central Washington University beyond tuition are about $900; which makes it a total of $15,700 a year.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
79%
This college accepts your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

According to government data, 5,013 applications were submitted and 3,968 were accepted (79%); so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Central Washington University is $50.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees. In addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to the school.

The graduate application fee is $50.00.

If you wish to receive more details about admission at Central Washington University, call the school's general information office at (509) 963-1111 or check Central Washington University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
16
Central Washington University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Central Washington University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Central Washington University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Central Washington University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
D+
Based on the college crime numbers, Central Washington University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Ellensburg. Other cities to get an education from close to Central Washington University are Yakima, Wenatchee, Toppenish, Sunnyside, and Moses Lake.

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Post Address: Central Washington University, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7501, USA
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