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400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926

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Central Washington University School Description

Central Washington University is a comprehensive, four-year public university. We grant baccalaureate and master's degrees from our beautiful main campus in Ellensburg, Wash. and from six off-site centers: CWU-Lynnwood, CWU-Moses Lake, CWU-Des Moines, CWU-Pierce County, CWU-Wenatchee and CWU-Yakima.

Beyond outstanding education and research, Central offers small classes taught by first-rate professors who value learning above all else. Central is home to a vibrant student community that supports diversity and nurtures interaction and involvement.

At Central, we prepare students to take responsibility for themselves, their communities and the earth. We also serve as an intellectual resource for the region, assisting in solving human and environmental problems.

Central Washington University's mission is to prepare students for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth, and enlightened and productive lives. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni serve as an intellectual resource to assist central Washington, the state, and the region in solving human and environmental problems.

As well as academic excellence and a first-rate faculty, Central offers a wide range of campus organizations and events. By getting involved in activities outside of class, you can enhance your college experience-making connections, expressing yourself, and just having fun!

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Central Washington University

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Central Washington University, often abbreviated CWU, is an accredited four-year educational institution located in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States. This location was selected by the state legislature as a consolation prize after Ellensburg lost its bid to be state capital. The university originally opened in the late 19th century as a teacher's college, which is still one of the primary majors taken there. Central Washington University is located about 30 miles (50 km) north of Yakima, Washington on Interstate 82, and 110 miles (180 km) east-southeast of Seattle, Washington on Interstate 90.

History

Central Washington University originally opened up as Washington State Normal School in 1892. The school was founded to educate future elementary and junior high teachers. In 1893, the Washington State Normal School's first building was constructed and given the name Barge Hall. Before 1894, classes were held at the Washington Public School in Ellensburg.

The school's name changed to Central Washington College of Education in 1937, Central Washington State College in 1961, and finally to Central Washington University in 1977. It continues to be one of the fastest growing universities in the state of Washington. Dr. James L. Gaudino is the current president, having replaced Dr. Jerilyn S. McIntyre on January 1, 2009 after a yearlong search for a new president.

In 1978, CWU began its campus radio station KCWU (88.1 The Burg), which has since flourished into a state-of-the-art broadcast facility.

On April 17, 1974 serial killer Ted Bundy abducted Susan Rancourt from the campus by asking her to help him load books into his Volkswagen Beetle. Two other students reported seeing him around campus in the days leading up to her disappearance.

The university was home to Washoe, believed to be the first nonhuman to acquire human language, from 1980 to October 30, 2007.

University centers

CWU has centers in Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee and Yakima, Washington.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Wildcats

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
9,841
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,895
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Central Washington University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Central Washington University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 76%
Other 9%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 6%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Washington 96%
Idaho 0%
California 0%
Oregon 0%
Alaska 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 34%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Track (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)

Central Washington University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,493 $ 14,895  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,611 $ 14,013  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 882 $ 882  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,825 18%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,265 24%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,400 32%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,919 47%  
Any Aid:
   73%  

Central Washington University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 80% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 90%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 430, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 25%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Central Washington University

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Question: For those of you who went to Central WASHINGTON University?

What is the campus like?
24 months ago
alex
alex

Best Answer

Its nice, its smaller than most unviersities which is nice. Winter it isn't as nice, but that is cause we get snow and they put a lot of sand down. Spring it is windy and dusty, but its warm and nice and eventualy you get used to the wind. Ellensburg is a bit of a hick town, but its nice, you get used to it after a few months.
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Question: Central Washington University?

Do they have a nice campus? Can you give me any pictures?
25 months ago
alex
alex

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the CWU website has some great pictures. It is a pretty nice campus, prettier than most of ellensburg, there are a lot of trees and even a little stream going through campus (don't go in the stream) www.cwu.edu
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Question: Inofrmation about Central Washington University?

I was wanting to atend Central University. Is the campus beautiful or blah?
26 months ago
alex
alex

Best Answer

the campus is beautiful, the town can be pretty blah. you got to remember the entrire student body out numbers the town residents, so its not that big of a town.
Kamilleon
Kamilleon

Question: What do you need to score on the SAT to go to Washington State University?

i not a 970 reading and math score and 1450 with the writing. that was only my first SAT take but im super busy and worried that i wont do my best of the SAT again. i love this school but im also looking at central washington unv. which i have no worries getting into. i have at 3.6 GPA and ive had a job, currently working on volunteering and i run and cross country and track. i also plan to join a club or two for senior year. i will be a senior this year :) and it will be a busy one. but anway, let's say i keep my first SAT score (though i do plan to retake it) what are my chances of getting into that school? thank you for your time and help.
30 months ago
KJohnson
KJohnson

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According to College Board, the middle 50% of SAT scores for Washington State University is: Middle 50% of First-Year Students SAT Critical Reading: 480 - 590 SAT Math: 500 - 610 (They don't have info on the writing portion) http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3388&profileId=6 So your scores are a bit below par-- with your good GPA you do have some chance, but a higher SAT score would be better, of course. Try to get leadership positions in some of the clubs at your school if you can, because the more of that kind of thing you have the better, anything that can be called "leadership" or even generic "extracurricular activities" are essential to college applications. And study a bit for the SAT and take it again-- you're better off even having taken it once, because now you know what to expect on the test (rather than going in blind) and people often do better on a second try just because they're more familiar with the test format and more comfortable. Good luck!
lifeisajourney14
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Question: What is the minimum SAT score from Central WA University. Is 1710 on the SAT Reasoning good?

I'm trying to apply for admissions to Central Washington University. Should I retake the SAT Reasoning Test?
44 months ago
surferchick1309
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Actually that other choice is based on the old SAT, and since you obviously took the new one, it does not necessarily apply now. But again, as long as you have a good GPA, you should have a good shot of getting into a school that like Central WA, which does not seem to have overly competitive admissions, you should get in. Try adding your Math and Critical Reading scores together and apply them to the table, then apply it to the chart at http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuadmis/pdf/ai-table.pdf and you should have a better idea

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