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Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
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Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemQuarter
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District5304

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Central Washington University?
1063rd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,517 $5,517 $15,780
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $905 $905 $905
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $184 $184 $526
FT Graduate Tuition $7,353 $7,353 $16,383
FT Graduate Required Fees $905 $905 $905
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $245 $245 $546
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $19,070 $19,070 $29,333
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $7,394 $7,394 $17,657
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,394 $7,394 $17,657

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $5,493 $5,724 $5,493 $5,724 $14,895 $15,596
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $924(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,842 $8,052
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,045 $3,114
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 5,013 (2,353 male / 2,660 female)
Admitted 3,968 (1,776 male / 2,192 female)
Admission rate 79%
First-time Enrollment 1,570 (778 male / 792 female)
FT Enrollment 1,555 (767 male / 788 female)
PT Enrollment 15 (11 male / 4 female)
Total Enrollment11,357

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Central Washington University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Central Washington University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

1014th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 23%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

SAT Test Admission

993rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 88%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 540
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 550
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 880 / 1090

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity3,416
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 112 46 177 145 18 1,904 91 2,593
Accounting 19 12 17 64 3 162 15 304
Acting 3 1 4
Actuarial Science 1 2 3
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 1 19 1 22
Anthropology 1 3 1 34 1 42
Anthropology, Other 1 4 5
Art Teacher Education 12 12
Art/Art Studies, General 1 7 9
Asian Studies/Civilization 4 5
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 32 2 13 49
Biology Teacher Education 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 8 1 55 3 73
Broadcast Journalism 8 8
Business Administration and Management, General 23 6 14 30 2 189 8 286
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 2 3 2 20 3 31
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1 1 2
Chemistry Teacher Education 1 1
Chemistry, General 1 1 1 13 1 17
Chinese Language and Literature 1 1 2 4
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1 6 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 18 1 22
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 2 12 17
Conducting 3 3
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 1 2 1 38 1 45
Corrections 1 3 5 10
Counseling Psychology 2 5 7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 3 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 18 9 2 95 3 134
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1 1 25 1 29
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1 1 6 1 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6 6
Drawing 3 1 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3 2 46 3 54
Economics, General 2 2 1 15 20
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 1 10
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1 3 2 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 25 4 1 200 4 242
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 13 13
Engineering Technology, General 1 2 1 1 5
English Language and Literature, General 1 1 1 36 40
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 10 12
Environmental Science 1 1
Experimental Psychology 1 2 3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 1 1 8 10
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 3 1 33 1 40
Fashion Merchandising 1 1 10 12
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 1 1 8 11
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 1 1 1 3 1 7
French Language and Literature 3 3
Geography 1 1 37 1 40
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 4 1 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 1 12 14
German Language and Literature 1 1
Graphic Design 2 2 18 22
Health Teacher Education 6 1 7
Health and Physical Education, General 10 11
History Teacher Education 1 10 1 12
History, General 1 2 2 30 37
Human Services, General 2 8 10
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2 2
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician 1 2 1 21 26
Industrial Technology/Technician 1 4 1 6
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1 1
Japanese Language and Literature 1 3 4
Jazz/Jazz Studies 1 1
Journalism 2 1 7 1 12
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 1 2 54 4 66
Legal Studies, General 1 1 5 1 1 26 2 42
Mathematics Teacher Education 1 1 16 2 23
Mathematics, General 1 6 7
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 1 1 11 1 14
Metal and Jewelry Arts 2 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 1 1 25 3 32
Music Management and Merchandising 1 1
Music Pedagogy 2 2
Music Performance, General 5 2 7
Music Teacher Education 1 1 10 12
Music Theory and Composition 1 1
Music, General 1 1 8 10
Natural Resources Management and Policy 2 1 1 6 10
Natural Sciences 2 2
Nutrition Sciences 2 2
Office Management and Supervision 2 10 13
Painting 3 2 5
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 3 1 1 1 1 33 1 44
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 2 2
Philosophy 1 1 10 1 14
Photography 1 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 18 1 21
Physics, General 5 1 6
Political Science and Government, General 2 1 26 3 34
Psychology, General 1 9 3 52 69
Public Health Education and Promotion 1 3 4
Public Health, Other 1 3 15 19
Public Policy Analysis 3 3
Public Relations/Image Management 1 2 1 1 35 42
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Russian Language and Literature 5 5
School Psychology 10 10
Sculpture 1 1
Social Science Teacher Education 4 4
Social Sciences, General 1 2 4 2 61 4 77
Sociology 3 3 1 30 39
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2 2 4
Spanish Language and Literature 3 10 1 14
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 6 1 9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 1 1 24 1 28
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1 1 2
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3 3
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 1 1 3
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments 3 4
Voice and Opera 2 2

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Central Washington University 1238th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $62,570 ($64,563 male / $59,467 female)
Number of FT Faculty 432 (263 male / 169 female)
Number of PT Faculty 199
FT Faculty Ratio 2 : 1
Total Benefits $7,491,025

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