About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Matthew Cziske
Admissions Counselor and Visitation Coordinator
Admissions Counselor and Visitation Coordinator
Address
400 E Univeristy Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7463
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7463
Phone
866-298-4968
Email
cwuadmis@cwu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Award-winning Student Union Recreation Center
Japanese Garden
Nicholson Pavilion Athletic Facilities
Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute
Performing Arts Center
Presidential Speaker Series
Japanese Garden
Nicholson Pavilion Athletic Facilities
Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute
Performing Arts Center
Presidential Speaker Series
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fair
Jazz in the Valley
Gorge Amphitheatre
National Western Arts Festival
Spirit of the West Gathering
Musuems and art galleries, numerous hiking and biking trails, Yakima River provides many water activities
Jazz in the Valley
Gorge Amphitheatre
National Western Arts Festival
Spirit of the West Gathering
Musuems and art galleries, numerous hiking and biking trails, Yakima River provides many water activities
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
866-298-4968
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
866-298-4968
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: 10 am and 2 pm Mon-Fri, 11 am Sat
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: 10 am and 2 pm Mon-Fri, 11 am Sat
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
visit@cwu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Airport Shuttle - SeaTac
Campus Connection - free shuttle around Ellensburg
Local Accommodations
Please see lodging list at: http://www.ellensburg-chamber.com/businesses/lodging.asp
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Overview
Applicants: 5,013
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average HS GPA: 3.20
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 540
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 550
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — April 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
20:1
Total Faculty
601
with Terminal Degree
340
Men
261
Women
60
Minority
17
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Marketing, Other.
Merchandising and Buying Operations.
Office Management and Supervision.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Special Products Marketing Operations.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
Geography Teacher Education.
German Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene.
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Gerontology.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Counseling Psychology.
Experimental Psychology.
Psychology, General.
School Psychology.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Management and Merchandising.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, Other.
Stringed Instruments.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Ron Sims
King County Executive
Doug Southerland
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands
Janine Pease Pretty-On-Top
Founder Little Big Horn College
Carolyn Schactler
CWU Professor and Award Winning Apparel Designer
Brian Thompson
Film Actor
Pat O'Hara
Renowned Wildlife Photographer
John Kitna
Quarterback, National Football League
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,401
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$4,842
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$14,013
Required Fees
$882
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$924
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,098
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,052
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,181
Foreign Countries Represented
60
Demographics
52% female
48% male
2% are out of state
86% are full time
14% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
34%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
97%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
96
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
9
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Wildcats)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Wildcats)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
92/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
21%
Available Transportation Alternatives
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple products and various
PC vendors.
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
