Academics at Central Washington University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Central Washington University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Central Washington University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Central Washington University is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Central Washington University employs 66% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Central Washington University can choose from 71 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Central Washington University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Central Washington University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at Central Washington University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Central Washington University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 5,885 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Central Washington University retains and graduates its students — 70% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Central Washington University.

Continue Your Research on Central Washington University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Central Washington University in more detail:

• Academic Majors at Central Washington University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Central Washington University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Central Washington University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Central Washington University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at Central Washington University — regional and program accreditation status