| University of Puget Sound View More Rivals | Central Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #120 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Washington | Rankings | #17 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Ellensburg, WA |
| Known as | CWU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,900 | Undergraduate | $9,192 Washington residents $26,771 out-of-state |
| $38,676 | Graduate | $12,892 Washington residents $27,263 out-of-state |
| $32,665 | Financial Aid | $8,562 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 83.87% | Acceptance Rate | 86.34% |
| 11.87% | Yield | 28.74% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,023 | Total Students | 9,257 |
| 1,712 | Undergraduate | 8,743 |
| 311 | Graduate | 514 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,498 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $59,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,703) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,249) $7,700 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 47 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 397 Full-time 210 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 224 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,278 Full-time 265 Part-time |
| $98,107 for Faculties $65,875 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,980 for Faculties $62,944 Part-time |