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