Central Washington University

Central Washington University (CWU) is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington. Founded in 1891, the university consists of four divisions: the President's Division, Business and Financial Affairs, Operations, and Academic and Student Life (ASL). Within ASL are four colleges: the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business (Ellensburg campus and University Centers in the Puget Sound and central regions), the College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of the Sciences. CWU is considered an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution and 15 percent of its students are Hispanic.

Central Washington University
Former names
Washington State Normal School (1891–1937)
Central Washington College of Education (1937–1961)
Central Washington State College (1961–1977)
MottoDocendo Discimus (Latin)
Motto in English
"By teaching we learn"
TypePublic university
Established1891 (1891)
AccreditationNWCCU
Academic affiliations
COP
Endowment$52 million (2021)
Budget$215 million (2021)
PresidentJim Wohlpart
ProvostMichelle DenBeste
Academic staff
515 (2018)
Administrative staff
500
Students12,342 (2018)
Undergraduates11,419 (2018)
Postgraduates923 (2018)
Location,
Washington
,
United States

47.002°N 120.540°W / 47.002; -120.540
CampusDistant town, 380 acres (150 ha)
Other campuses
NewspaperThe Observer
ColorsCrimson and black
   
NicknameWildcats
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II - GNAC
MascotWellington P. Wildcat
Websitewww.cwu.edu
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