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  • ELLENSBURG, WA
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Central Washington University

#762 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
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    B minus
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B minus
    Central Washington is a public university located in Ellensburg, Washington. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,235 undergraduate students. The Central Washington acceptance rate is 86%. Popular majors include Elementary Education, Business, and Psychology. Graduating 58% of students, Central Washington alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,900.
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    400 EAST UNIVERSITY WAY
    ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
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    About Central Washington...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Northwest Athletic Conference
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    CWU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    86%
    Application Deadline
    March 1
    SAT Range
    930-1150
    ACT Range
    17-24
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,441 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,503 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Elementary Education
      385 Graduates
    • Business
      272 Graduates
    • Psychology
      201 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      177 Graduates
    • Accounting
      139 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      94 Graduates
    • Marketing
      78 Graduates
    • Computer and Information Systems Security
      71 Graduates
    • Finance
      64 Graduates
    • Sociology
      58 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    35
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    7
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    28
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      33%
    • On Campus
      2%
    • Online
      64%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    9,235 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,283
    Undergrads Over 25
    19%
    Pell Grant
    36%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    58%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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