Profile: Central Washington University

Fast Facts

Location:Ellensburg
Setting:Rural
Population:18,174
Enrollment:11,320
On Campus:26%
Language:English
Calendar:Quarter
Approximate:
  • Fall 09/19
  • Winter 01/03
  • Spring 03/26

Tuition & Payments

PLAN A: OPEN
You will pay in-state/in province tuition/fees directly to your host campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

PLAN B: EVEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
EVEN - Host campus accepts no more students than it sends out.

Estimated Per Quarter
Costs For Plan A Tuition & Fees: $2,991

Estimated Per Quarter
Costs For Room And Meals: $3,080

More Info

Receive From Canada
PLAN A, PLAN B

Campus Diversity
70%Caucasian
3%African American
9%Hispanic
4%Asian American
1%Native American
2%International
11%Other


Campus Profile

Central Washington University is a comprehensive university offering more than 100 majors and 11 professional programs. With nearly 10,000 students, small classes taught by experienced instructors are characteristic of the Central experience. The university also boasts over 100 student organizations and intramural activities, numerous events throughout the year, modern facilities (including a state-of-the-art student recreation center with an indoor climbing wall), and suite-style residence halls.

Located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, the university is ideal for those who love the outdoors. In fact, students are just minutes away from a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and fly fishing. The city of Ellensburg is also known for its thriving arts scene, festivals, and rodeo competitions. In addition, students have easy access to the city of Seattle, which is only 90 minutes away.

Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Aerospace Sciences: Aviation Studies

Anthropology: American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Primatology

Area Studies: Afro-American Studies, Asian/Oriental Studies, Latin American Studies, Native American Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Drawing, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Coaching, Exercise Science, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Public Relations, Retailing, Wine Business

Chemistry: Chemistry

Communications: American Sign Language, Broadcasting, Communication, Film, Journalism

Consumer and Family Studies: Child Consumer and Family Studies, Family Studies

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice

Earth Sciences: Geology

Economics: Economics

Education: Bilingual, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Mathematics, Music, Reading, Science, Spanish, Special Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Theatre Education, Vocational Education

English: English, Linguistics, Writing

Environmental Studies: Environmental Studies

Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Design, Apparel/Fashion Merchandising

Food Science: Food Services Management, Nutrition

Foreign Language: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Community Health, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Public Health, Safety Science, School Health

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Hotel/Travel Administration, Tourism Management

Industrial Studies: Construction Management

Information Studies: Computer Science, Information Technology

Mathematics: Actuarial Mathematics, Mathematics

Museum Studies: Museum Studies

Performing Arts: Choral Music, Dance, Jazz Composition, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Music Theory and Composition, Music/Jazz Studies, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Production

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Ethics, Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Energy Studies, Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Recreation: Non-Profit Programs Management, Recreation

Sociology/Social Work: Social Service, Sociology, Womens Studies

Technology: Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Technology Education

Theater: Performance and Directing

Closed Programs
Courses at any of the CWU branch campuses.

Limitations
Upper-division courses are limited in business. An audition or portfolio may be required for courses in fine arts and music.

Notable Academic Programs
Music, Anthropology, Educational Studies, Communications, Public Health

Unique Academic Programs
Wine Business, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Primatology, Energy Studies, Actuarial Science

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes
Study Abroad Access: Yes

Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences Mid-Year Exchange Non-Native English Speakers Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students Summer Exchange International Students (Visa Students)
Tuition/Fees
Tuition and Fees Per Quarter - Plan A Students Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students
Maximum Credit Hours Per Quarter
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Quarter
Figures are current as of 9/14/2012.

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Application Fee: $50 Year Plan A Mandatory
Housing Deposit: $200 Year Plan A & B Optional
Activity Fee: $171 Quarter Plan A Mandatory
Athletic Fee: $42 Quarter Plan A Mandatory
Recreation Fee: $102 Quarter Plan A Mandatory
Health Service Fee: $79 Quarter Plan A Mandatory
Technology Fee: $30 Quarter Plan A Mandatory
Parking Fee: $96 Quarter Plan A & B Optional
Transportation Fee: $3 Quarter Plan A Mandatory
Admissions Confirmation Deposit Fee: $100 Year Plan A Mandatory
Student Lobby Fee: $1 Quarter Plan A Mandatory

Important Notes: Activity Fee of $171 includes the Student Union Fee ($69 per quarter) and the Recreation Center Fee ($102 per quarter).

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Financial Aid
Plan A
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

Use FAFSA CODE: 003771

Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room/Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Quarter Off-Campus Housing Notes About Housing
CWU offers traditional residence halls, shared suites and married/family housing.

Meal Plans Per Quarter



All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.