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CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (CWU)

  • 400 East University Way
  • Ellensburg, WA 98926
  • OPEID College Code: 00377100
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  • General Phone: (509) 963-1111
  • President: James L. Gaudino
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 11,357
  • College Alias: CWU
  • College Mascot: Wildcats
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
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  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Recommended
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,3532,6605,013
Number Granted Admission (%)1,776 (75%)2,192 (82%)3,968 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)778 (44%)792 (36%)1,570 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,37588%
ACT ® Exam35423%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440540
SAT ® Math440550
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1723
ACT ® Math1723
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving50%21%29%28%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,710$3,402$3,352$2,729
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.3%2.0%2.2%
Number in Default655051
Number in Repayment2,7212,4792,248
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,422$5,724$5,493
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,422$5,724$5,493
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,685$15,596$14,895
Books and Supplies$972$924$924
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,460$8,052$7,842
Other Expenses$3,216$3,114$3,045
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,070$17,814$17,304
In-State$19,070$17,814$17,304
Out of State$29,333$27,686$26,706
Off Campus
In-District$7,394$6,648$6,417
In-State$7,394$6,648$6,417
Out of State$17,657$16,520$15,819
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,394$6,648$6,417
In-State$7,394$6,648$6,417
Out of State$17,657$16,520$15,819
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-721
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-28321
Actuarial Science-3-
Business Administration-286-
Data Entry Technology-31-
Fashion Merchandising-12-
Office Management-13-
 
Communications and Journalism
Broadcast Journalism-8-
Communication-22-
Journalism-12-
Public Relations-42-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-17-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-12-
Biology Teacher Education-2-
Chemistry Teacher Education-1-
Counseling and Guidance Services1-3
Drama and Dance Teacher Education-27
Early Childhood Education-54-
Education Administration--10
Elementary Education-242-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-12-
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education-73
Health Teacher Education-7-
History Teacher Education-12-
Mathematics Teacher Education-149
Music Teacher Education-102
Physical Education-21-
Social Science Teacher Education-4-
Spanish Language Teacher Education-4-
Special Education Teaching-9-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--28
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor--2
 
Engineering Technology
Construction Engineering Technology-45-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-7-
Engineering Technology--5
Industrial Safety Technology-26-
Industrial Technology-6-
Mechanical Technology Technician-14-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-319
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies-5-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences-391
Foodservice Administration and Management-7-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature-4-
French Language and Literature-3-
German Language and Literature-1-
Japanese Language and Literature-4-
Russian Language and Literature-5-
Spanish Language and Literature-14-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dietetics-29-
Emergency Medical Technology-13-
Public Health Education and Promotion-4-
Public Health, Other-19-
 
History
History-307
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-302
Natural Sciences-2-
Nutrition Sciences-11
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies-42-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies-2-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-7-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-1-
Natural Resources Management and Policy--10
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-14-
Religious Studies-1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-143
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other-5-
Geology and Earth Science-104
Physics-6-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology--7
Experimental Psychology--3
Industrial and Organizational Psychology--1
Psychology-69-
School Psychology--10
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services-10-
Public Policy-3-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-29
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-615
Parks and Recreation-2-
Parks and Recreation Management-44-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections-10-
Criminal Justice-134-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-42-
Anthropology, Other-5-
Economics-20-
Geography-40-
Political Science-34-
Social Sciences-77-
Sociology-39-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Airline Pilot and Flight Crew-22-
Aviation and Airway Management-49-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting-4-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics-2-
Cinematography and Film-7-
Conducting--3
Drama-6-
Drawing-4-
Fine Studio Arts-92
Graphic Design-22-
Jazz and Jazz Studies-1-
Jewelry and Crafts-2-
Music-10-
Music Management and Merchandising-1-
Music Pedagogy--2
Music Performance-43
Music Theory and Composition--1
Painting-41
Photography-1-
Sculpture-1-
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology-3-
Theatre and Theatre Arts Management-3-
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments-4-
Voice and Opera-2-
Art Studies-9-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,357
    • Undergraduate: 10,765 Graduate: 592
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 5,491 Female: 5,866
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 5,246 Female: 5,519
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 245 Female: 347
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,652 Part-Time: 1,705
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,315 Part-Time: 1,450
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 337 Part-Time: 255
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2672%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown8417%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183013%
Ages 18-192,81825%
Ages 20-213,10627%
Ages 22-242,53022%
Ages 25-291,28211%
Ages 30-344474%
Ages 35-393123%
Ages 40-493563%
Ages 50-651882%
Age Over 6540.04%
Age Unknown130.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,5701,278292
Faculty Status664465199
Tenured Faculty25224012
Graduate Assistants182-182
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service605432173
Primarily Instruction604432172
Primarily Research1-1
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial90882
Other Professionals33629145
Technical and/or Paraprofessional53946772
Clerical And Secretarial26921356
Skilled Crafts53512
Service and/or Maintenance1441404
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,460 (427)$64,461 (261)$59,314 (166)
Professor$78,455 (130)$79,852 (89)$75,423 (41)
Associate Professor$63,316 (100)$63,903 (66)$62,176 (34)
Assistant Professor$57,136 (127)$57,572 (67)$56,650 (60)
Lecturer$41,192 (70)$42,119 (39)$40,026 (31)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$87,897 (5)$95,198 (2)$83,029 (3)
Professor$102,514 (3)$95,198 (2)$117,148 (1)
Lecturer$65,970 (2)- (-)$65,970 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,570 (432)$64,563 (263)$59,467 (169)
Professor$78,577 (133)$79,809 (91)$75,909 (42)
Associate Professor$63,316 (100)$63,903 (66)$62,176 (34)
Assistant Professor$57,136 (127)$57,572 (67)$56,650 (60)
Lecturer$41,547 (72)$42,119 (39)$40,871 (33)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$962,604$573,946$388,658
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes422220202
Unduplicated Athletes338193145
Baseball3131-
Basketball341717
All Track Combined17874104
Football9898-
Soccer28-28
Softball34-34
Volleyball19-19
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$61,890$38,378
Assistant Coaches-$13,393$8,728
 
Coaches
All Coaches482820
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball1174
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches963
All Track Combined1477
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1266
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students56%
 
By Gender
Male51%
Female61%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien78%
Unknown66%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less28%
5 Years50%
6 Years56%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related228
Liquor Related7863
On Campus
Drug Related3418
Liquor Related153113
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape13
Non-Forcible Rape-1
Burglary4322
Arson-2
On Campus
Forcible Rape23
Non-Forcible Rape-1
Burglary4423
Vehicle Theft27
Arson-2
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