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Central Washington University

College admissions information for Central Washington University.

General Information

Contact Information
400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
www.cwu.edu
cwuadmis@cwu.edu
General Info:(509) 963-1111
Financial Aid:(509) 963-1611
Admissions:(866) 298-4968
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
Postbaccalaureate certificate

Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Central Washington University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
10,640 (10,097 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Undergraduate Student Age
76% under 25, 19% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$50
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants3,9451,9372,008
Percent admitted757477
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time494950
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time010
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT132690
ACT36024
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading440550
SAT Math440550
ACT Composite1823
ACT English1622
ACT Math1623
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $5,238 $4,766 $4,278
Out-of-State $14,193 $13,100 $11,826
Books and Supplies $924 $894 $810
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $6,395 $5,962 $5,861
Other $3,045 $2,781 $3,528
Off Campus
Room and Board
Other
Off Campus with Family
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $15,602 $14,403 $14,477
Off Campus $15,018
Off Campus with Family $8,616
Out-Of-State
On Campus $24,557 $22,737 $22,025
Off Campus $22,566
Off Campus with Family $16,164
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

Blog

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Aug 20 2008

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12 Okanogan cheerleaders excell at Ellensburg camp (The Chronicle)

Aug 20 2008

Twelve members of the Okanogan High School fall cheer squad recently attended cheerleadership camp at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. The Association of Washington School Principals sponsors the camp, which this year used the theme "iCheer iLead".

Doctors who won’t make house calls

Aug 12 2008

Doctors who won’t make house calls Posted Aug. 11 at 9:19 pm by Don Ward Stop the presses. Congressman Doc Hastings is NOT a real doctor! This latest revelation has been making its way through the local “Progressive” blogosphere; breathlessly exposing the scandal. This shocking news was confirmed by the Republican congressman himself after he gave a commencement speech to graduates of Central Washington...

Doc a master at hiding his lack of education

Aug 11 2008

Sure, I suppose there is a sizable chunk of voters out in Washington’s 4th Congressional District who fully understand that Rep. “Doc” Hastings isn’t really a doctor, but despite persistent claims on his resume that he attended both Central Washington University and Columbia Basin College, it turns out Hastings isn’t even a college graduate, a biographical tidbit the local news media apparently never thought relevant, but which screamed out to...