Central Washington University
Central Washington University is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in Ellensburg town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 12,901 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,133 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,557 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Central Washington University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,037, and fees were $1,866. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,144 and $1,866 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students12,901 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 6 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 93 miles radius of Central Washington University
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Yakima Valley College
29 miles away |
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Wenatchee Valley College
31 miles away |
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Green River College
80 miles away |
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Renton Technical College
84 miles away |
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Columbia Basin College
85 miles away |
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Bellevue College
85 miles away |
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Highline College
87 miles away |
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
90 miles away |
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
91 miles away |
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Clover Park Technical College
93 miles away |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Washington State University
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1918 - Current |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 910 to 1100 |
| ACT | 17 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $201/credit | |
| In State Students | $201/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $671/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $292/credit | |
| In State Students | $292/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $670/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,045 | $9,045 | $30,195 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,070 | $14,070 | $46,970 |
| BSN | 125 | $25,125 | $25,125 | $83,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $14,600 | $14,600 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Central Washington University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $4,137 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $985 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $5,467 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $3,521 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,188 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $11,311 |
$14,124
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,896 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,635 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,269 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,309 |
| Over $110,000$19,501 |
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Student Population
12,080
Undergrads
821
Graduates
6,835
Women
6,066
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
54% |
|
Hispanic |
16% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
