| Washington State vs. CWU |
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|---|---|---|
#146 in National Universities #7 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in Federal Region X Universities #14 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,391 Washington Residents $29,950 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,417 Washington Residents $27,526 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,845 Washington Residents $30,467 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,220 Washington Residents $28,031 Out-of-State |
| More$11,543 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,692 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter86.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.62% |
| Lower19.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.03% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank Completion of College Preparatory Program |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger25,685 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,811 |
| Larger21,455 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,317 |
| Larger4,230 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller494 |
| Larger3,979 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,377 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,249) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,116) |
| Faculty | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,785 | Number of faculty | 643 |
| Higher$100,179 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,272 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.