Central Washington University

Central Washington University is a public four-year institution located in Ellensburg, Washington, a distant town setting. The university enrolls 19,286 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48 out of 100. Its completion rate is 50% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023).

Central Washington University offers associate-level programs in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician; Industrial Technology/Technician; Energy Systems Technology/Technician; Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew; Culinary Arts and Related Services; Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician; Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician; Aviation/Airway Management and Operations; and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). At the bachelor's level, the university offers Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.

Located in Ellensburg, WA, Central Washington University draws students from across the Pacific Northwest. Its applied technology and aviation programs reflect regional workforce demands, and the campus serves as a hub for technical and professional education in central Washington State.