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- Central Washington University
ACT
17/24
SAT
910/1100
Estimated Cost
$22,601
Financial Aid
$27,533
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Central Washington University
Central Washington University, or CWU, is a regional, comprehensive public university located on a 380-acre campus in Ellensburg in the US state of Washington. Founded in 1891, the university consists of three chief divisions include the Office of the President, Business and Financial Affairs, and Academic and Student Life (ASL). Within ASL are four colleges: the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business (Ellensburg campus and centers in the Puget Sound and central regions), the College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of the Sciences.
Location
Located in Ellensburg, Washington.
400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA, 98926-7501, Kittitas County
Central Washington University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#654 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Washington
#12 of 112
2024 Best Public Colleges in Washington
#5 of 43
Most Popular Majors
Out of 27 majors categories at Central Washington University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Central Washington University within four or six years.