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Central Washington University

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#2094 / #579
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#769
Most Desirable School
Regional, comprehensive public university in Ellensburg, Washington, U.S.

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About Central Washington University

According to Wikipedia, Central Washington University is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington. Founded in 1891, the university consists of four divisions: the President's Division, Business and Financial Affairs, Operations, and Academic and Student Life . Within ASL are four colleges: the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business , the College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of the Sciences. CWU is considered an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution and 15 percent of its students are Hispanic.

Central Washington University's Online Degrees

Central Washington University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
6,40993%52%

How Much Does Central Washington University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$6,816$2,029

How Much Do Central Washington University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Central Washington University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,100 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Central Washington University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
12,17811,1621,016

Where is Central Washington University?

Central Washington University is located at 400 East University Way, Ellensburg WA 98926

How Safe is Central Washington University?

Central Washington University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Ellensburg has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Central Washington University Known For?

Central Washington University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Central Washington University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Anthropology
#520
World Rank
#543
Historical Rank
#170
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anthropology Degrees
Earth Sciences
#723
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#734
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#176
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earth-science Degrees
Psychology
#741
World Rank
#758
Historical Rank
#299
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Computer Science
#1604
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#1615
Historical Rank
#355
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Social Work
#977
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#979
Historical Rank
#388
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social-work Degrees
Education
#1796
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#1801
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#424
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education Degrees
Business
#1599
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#1601
Historical Rank
#452
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business Degrees
Criminal Justice
#942
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#945
Historical Rank
#501
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criminal-justice Degrees
Biology
#2188
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#2214
Historical Rank
#514
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biology Degrees
Chemistry
#2570
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#2584
Historical Rank
#526
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chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#1858
World Rank
#1907
Historical Rank
#554
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philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#1925
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#1934
Historical Rank
#557
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sociology Degrees
Law
#1936
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#1944
Historical Rank
#565
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Communications
#2242
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#2269
Historical Rank
#606
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communications Degrees
History
#1812
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#1825
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#611
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history Degrees
Political Science
#2623
World Rank
#2634
Historical Rank
#617
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political-science Degrees
Economics
#3720
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#3727
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#627
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economics Degrees
Medical
#2487
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#2492
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#692
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medicine Degrees
Engineering
#4305
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#4316
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#764
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engineering Degrees
Physics
#3356
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#3380
Historical Rank
#796
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Nursing
#2500
World Rank
#2501
Historical Rank
#984
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Literature
#3128
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#3169
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#1045
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Mathematics
#4133
World Rank
#4163
Historical Rank
#1069
USA Rank
math Degrees
Religious Studies
#6872
World Rank
#6886
Historical Rank
#1498
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees

Who Are Central Washington University's Most Influential Alumni?

Central Washington University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Earth Sciences, and Psychology. Here are some of Central Washington University's most famous alumni:

Daniel D. McCracken
An American computer scientist, academic, educator and writer .
Mary Lee Jensvold
An American animal communication expert.
Boyd Haley
An American chemist.
Jim Mattis
A US Marine Corps general in retirement and former US secretary of defense.
Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson
An American actor.
Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson
An American actor.
Valerie Jenness
Valerie Jenness
An Author, researcher, public policy advisor, and professor.
W. Hudson Kensel
A Historian of the American West.
Christine Sleeter
A Professor, author.
Alvin Eli Amason
A Native American painter and sculptor, born 1948.
Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate
An American mixed martial artist.
Tanner Swanson
An American baseball coach.

Who Are Central Washington University's Most Influential Faculty?

Martin Kennedy
A British-born American composer.