Central Washington University
Work 400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
Work(866) 298-4968
Admissions E-mail: cwuadmis@cwu.edu
Web site: http://www.cwu.edu
- 54Rank
- 30Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (West)
Universities-Master's (West)
Overview : Central Washington University
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | quarter |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 10,181 |
| Setting: | rural |
| Endowment: | $13,324,363 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 4/1 |
| Application fee: | $55 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 79.2% |
| Selectivity: | less selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $6,363; Out-of-state: $17,616 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | Central Washington University's mission is to prepare students for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth, and enlightened and productive lives. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni serve as an intellectual resource to assist central Washington, the state, and the region in solving human and environmental problems. Qualified faculty and staff create a community that encourages and supports the emotional, personal, and professional growth of students from a variety of backgrounds. The university works with community colleges to establish centers throughout the state and employs technology to extend the reach of its educational programs. The university community values teaching as the vehicle to inspire intellectual depth and breadth, to encourage lifelong learning, and to enhance the opportunities of its students. The faculty develop and strengthen bachelor's and master's degree programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities; in teacher education; in business; in the social services; and in technological specializations. A strong liberal arts foundation; applied emphases; opportunities for undergraduate research, creative expression, and international study; and close working relationships between students and faculty are hallmarks of the undergraduate experience. Graduate programs develop partnerships between faculty and students to extend scholarship to important areas of research and practice. In 2006, President Jerilyn McIntyre introduced the "spheres of distinction" initiative, an initiative that supports innovative and resourceful approaches to academic, student, and campus life giving regional, national, or international prominence to Central Washington University. Members of the campus community are invited to submit proposals for projects in one of five categories including: - Interdisciplinary Programs and Research - Preparation of Professional Educators - Programs and Activities Nurturing the Development of Students as Individuals, Scholars, Artists, and Citizens - Activities Addressing Regional Needs and Enhancing Regional Resources - University Centers (Six CWU centers located on the campuses of community colleges that provide access to upper division, baccalaureate and master's degree programs.) Priority is given to projects that are interdisciplinary and interdivisional. This very successful initiative has garnered more than 60 proposals during its first two years from which 22 projects have been funded. Funded projects include, among others, the CWU Interdisciplinary Carbon Reduction and Energy Studies Initiative, the American Indian Studies Program, and the Science Talent Expansion Program (STEP). Through this directed funding, Central Washington University has been able to expand and nurture areas of excellence on the campus. |
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