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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: Jerilyn S. Mcintyre
- Website: www.cwu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 10,505
- College Alias: CWU
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CWU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cwu.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,205 | 2,397 | 4,602 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,702 (77%) | 1,986 (83%) | 3,688 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 700 (41%) | 773 (39%) | 1,473 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,328 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 366 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CWU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 69%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 20% | 23% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,394 | $3,189 | $3,365 | $2,782 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 55 | 48 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,248 | 2,229 | 2,088 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,493 | $5,238 | $4,766 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,895 | $14,193 | $13,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $924 | $924 | $894 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,842 | $6,395 | $5,962 |
| Other Expenses | $3,045 | $3,045 | $2,781 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,304 | $15,602 | $14,403 |
| Out of State | $26,706 | $24,557 | $22,737 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,417 | $6,162 | $5,660 |
| Out of State | $15,819 | $15,117 | $13,994 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,417 | $6,162 | $5,660 |
| Out of State | $15,819 | $15,117 | $13,994 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,505 Undergraduate: 9,979 Graduate: 526
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,923 Female: 5,582
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,717 Female: 5,262
- Graduate Gender Male: 206 Female: 320
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,944 Part-Time: 1,561
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,684 Part-Time: 1,295
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 260 Part-Time: 266
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 185 | 2% |
| American Indian | 257 | 2% |
| Black | 282 | 3% |
| Asian | 661 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 7% |
| White | 7,775 | 74% |
| Unknown | 587 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 219 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,572 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,934 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,478 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,093 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 406 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 268 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 371 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 149 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,551 | 1,244 | 307 |
| Faculty Status | 647 | 433 | 214 |
| Tenured Faculty | 237 | 236 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 161 | - | 161 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 633 | 419 | 214 |
| Primarily Instruction | 578 | 396 | 182 |
| Primarily Public Service | 55 | 23 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 86 | 85 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 294 | 271 | 23 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 538 | 469 | 69 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 270 | 219 | 51 |
| Skilled Crafts | 61 | 59 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 134 | 132 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,467 (393) | $60,941 (241) | $54,545 (152) |
| Professor | $73,516 (129) | $74,597 (93) | $70,724 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $59,888 (94) | $60,124 (59) | $59,490 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,605 (92) | $53,016 (50) | $52,115 (42) |
| Lecturer | $38,782 (78) | $39,775 (39) | $37,789 (39) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,647 (3) | $80,647 (3) | - (-) |
| Professor | $87,212 (2) | $87,212 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $67,519 (1) | $67,519 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,524 (396) | $61,003 (244) | $54,545 (152) |
| Professor | $73,483 (131) | $74,529 (95) | $70,724 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $59,839 (95) | $60,042 (60) | $59,490 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,605 (92) | $53,016 (50) | $52,115 (42) |
| Lecturer | $38,782 (78) | $39,775 (39) | $37,789 (39) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $713,393 | $420,786 | $292,607 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 391 | 199 | 192 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 305 | 174 | 131 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Football | 79 | 79 | - |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 65 | 20 | 45 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 85 | 40 | 45 |
| Cross Country | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,882 | $31,883 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,667 | $27,771 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Football | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 58% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 64% |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| White | 56% |
| Unknown | 52% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 49% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 24 |
| Liquor Related | 113 | 115 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 8 | 19 |
| Liquor Related | 63 | 72 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 23 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 22 | 12 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
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