Central Washington University

www.cwu.edu

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2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

90.2%

6,829 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,796

84% Full-Time

About

Central Washington University is a higher education institution located in Kittitas County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Central Washington University were General Psychology (274 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (183 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (162 degrees).

In 2023, 2,538 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Washington University. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,274 degrees), 3.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (382 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Washington University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,028 total borrowers.

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Costs

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Washington University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3028 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Central Washington University received 6,829 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.55% annual growth. Out of those 6,829 applicants, 6,161 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.2% acceptance rate.

There were 8,796 students enrolled at Central Washington University in 2023. N/A

Central Washington University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,161

Accepted Out of 6,829

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Washington University was 90.2% (6,161 admissions from 6,829 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 93.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.55%, while admissions grew by 2.82%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Central Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Central Washington University had a total enrollment of 8,796 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Central Washington University is 7,385 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,411. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Central Washington University are enrolled full-time.

Students enrolled at Central Washington University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.8%), followed by White Male (10.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Washington University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,796 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Washington University is 7,385 and the part-time enrollment is 1,411. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Central Washington University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Washington University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Washington University was 69%. N/A

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Washington University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Graduates

In 2023, 372 more women than men received degrees from Central Washington University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Washington University is white (1,274 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (382 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central Washington University is General Psychology (274 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (183 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (162 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

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Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Washington University are N/A.

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Washington University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Washington University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,105,285 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (546,129 people), Legal services (328,620 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (281,379 people), and Computer Systems Design (256,587 people).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Washington University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
274 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
183 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
162 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central Washington University was General Psychology with 274 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Central Washington University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,083

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,455

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,083 degrees were awarded to men at Central Washington University, which is 0.744 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,455).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Washington University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Central Washington University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.976 times less than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 217 degrees were awarded to men at Central Washington University in General Psychology, which is 3.81 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Central Washington University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Central Washington University is Female and White (57.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14.1% of graduates (118 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,274 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
382 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Washington University is white (1,274 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (382 degrees).

11.2% of degree recipients (285 students) did not report their race.

Operations

N/A Central Washington University employs 162 Professors, 117 Lecturers and 83 Associate professors. N/A

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Washington University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 172 employees, Service, with 155 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 140 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$114M

2023 Salaries

6.44%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Central Washington University paid a median of $114M in salaries, a 6.44% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.04% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$36.4M

Instructional Salaries

415

Number of Employees

In 2023, Central Washington University paid a total of $36.4M to 415 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

162 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

172 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Washington University were Professor with 162 employees, Lecturer with 117 employees, and Associate professor with 83 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Washington University were Business and Financial Operations with 172 employees, Service with 155 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 140 employees.

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