Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

Central Washington University is a public college in Ellensburg, Washington and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 28 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,283 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $15,701 and the per-credit hour charge is $216. The school offers on-campus day care, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.cwu.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:No
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:Yes
Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

1,193 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:8,373
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,871
Pell Grant students:3,442
Online and distance education undergrad students:2,638

Part-time students

12%
Students over 25 years old

20%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$222

In-district tuition and fees

$8,685

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

30 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(4)
Education(2)
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
English Language and Literature/Letters(3)

Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(2)
Psychology(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
Social Sciences(2)
Transportation and Materials Moving(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(7)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:40%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

85 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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