Central Washington University
400 East University WayEllensburg, WA 98926
(509) 963-1111
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 15957
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.cwu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $9,017.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $23,316.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35,679.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Writing | 7 | 8 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 85% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 36% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,127.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 31% |
| Average state aid | $6,688.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 59% |
| Average institutional aid | $2,715.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 60% |
| Average student loan | $5,982.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Applied Mathematics
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Communication
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computational Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer Science
- Conducting
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Management
- Corrections
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
- Engineering Technology
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Physiology
- Experimental Psychology
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family Systems
- Fashion Merchandising
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health Teacher Education
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Human Services
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Theatre
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Non-professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Pacific Area/Pacific rim Studies
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Percussion Instruments
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-law Studies
- Pre-nursing Studies
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public Health
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Reading Teacher Education
- Retail Management
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Special Products Marketing Operations
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Stringed Instruments
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Voice and Opera
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Wine Steward/Sommelier
- Acting
Washington Scholarships
Northwest Indian College Scholarship
Scholarship for entering transfer students enrolling in Western Washington University who have completed at least 25 transferable credits at Northwest Indian College. Preference is given to students who are NWIC graduates. Selection is based on academic merit and in some cases, financial need. Contact Northwest Indian College for more information and/or application. more...
United Methodist Church Scholarship
Scholarship for United Methodist Church members who are incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at the University of Puget Sound. Students must demonstrate financial need. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Renee Guild Fellowship
Annual fellowhip for graduate students attending the University of Washington who are enrolled in the Special Education Program. Applicants must show financial need with a completed FAFSA on file. Student must submit a statement outlining professional goals and motivation to become an educator, and letters of recommendation. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Charles Rice Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University majoring in Technology Education. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Robert Carl Schmidt Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Agriculture. Selection based on GPA, SAT score, an essay, leadership abilities, and potential. Award amounts range from $100-$4,000. Number of awards may vary. Contact the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences for more information. more...
Gowdy Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for upperclassmen attending Whitworth University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, college/community involvement and leadership abilities. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Irwin A. Dyer Award for Excellence in Nutrition Study Fellowship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Nutrition. Selection based on GPA, an essay, leadership abilities, and potential. Award amounts range from $100-$4,000. Number of awards may vary. Contact the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences for more information. more...
Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University majoring in Journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement, the ability to contribute to the advancement of the field of communications, and financial need. Contact the Journalism Department for more information and/or application. more...
Cenex Harvest States Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Agriculture. Selection based on GPA, SAT score, an essay, leadership abilities, and potential. Preference given to students from a rural background and/or are associated with a CENEX cooperative. Award amounts range from $100-$4,000. Number of awards may vary. Contact the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences for more information. more...
Music Majors Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming undergraduate students enrolling at Washington State University who are majoring in Music. Selection based on audition and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Renewable. Contact the Music and Theatre Arts Department for more information. more...