We See
Futures

At Central Washington University, you'll find a community designed to support your individual journey to success.

Forward-Thinking Programs

Prepare for the careers of today and tomorrow. Chart your own course with more than 135 accredited college majors and 32 accredited master's degree programs.

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135
accredited
college majors

You Belong at Central

CWU by the Numbers

10K

full-time Wildcats

80%

of students receive financial aid

20/1

student to faculty ratio

125+

student organizations

CWU Campus Locations

Our main campus is located in historic Ellensburg, Washington and we have six satellite locations across the state. Explore our locations and find the campus or center that's most convenient for you.

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  • Ellensburg

    Ellensburg

    Located on University Way, Barge's signature red brick and white stone trim are reflected in many of the buildings on campus.

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  • Lynnwood

    Lynnwood

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  • Sammamish

    Sammamish

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  • Des Moines

    Des Moines

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  • Pierce County

    Pierce County

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  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord

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  • Wenatchee

    Wenatchee

    CWU-Wenatchee is located on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. Students can complete the first two years of their bachelor's degree at CWU-Wenatchee.

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  • Moses Lake

    Moses Lake

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  • Yakima

    Yakima

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The CWU Experience

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    Student Life

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    Admissions & Aid

    Begin building the future you've been dreaming about. It's easy to apply to CWU and we're here for you every step of the way.

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    Academics

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    About

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    • CWU News

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    CWU Upcoming Events

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    March 06

    Monday Movie Madness: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

    07:30PM - 10:00PM

    Student Union and Recreation Center
    Theatre Rm 210

    March 04

    Softball Doubleheader Game vs Billings

    11:00AM - 05:00PM

    Sports-Varsity Softball Field

    March 02

    Services & Activities Fee Committe Meeting

    05:30PM - 07:00PM

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