Founded in 1891, Central Washington University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Ellensburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Washington. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Kent, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Yakima. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Central Washington University (CWU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Central Washington University (CWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 129 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Central Washington University |
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Acronym | CWU |
Founded | 1891 |
Motto | Docendo discimus By teaching, we learn |
Colours | Crimson and black |
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Address | 400 East University Way Ellensburg 98926-7501 Washington United States |
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Tel | +1 (509) 963 1111 |
Fax | +1 (509) 963 3022 |
Other locations | Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Kent, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Yakima |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro) |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended - Secondary school record is recommended - Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required - Recommendations are recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is neither required nor recommended - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are required |
Admission Rate | 70-80% |
Admission Office | 400 East University Way Ellensburg 98926-7463 (509) 963 1211 |
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Student Enrollment | 15,000-19,999 |
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Academic Staff | 700-799 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Quarters |
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Campus Setting | Rural |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
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2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities I |
Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Very high undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Special Focus: Two-Year Institution |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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