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Ellensburg, Washington
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CWU Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

Why Diversity Matters

Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword with students and university admissions officers alike. For the purposes of producing diversity scores, College Factual defines diversity as the most plurality. Schools that score high in diversity metrics are those with the greatest variety in ethnicity, gender, age, and geographic location of origin.

Get Started Learning About Diversity at CWU, and how it Compares to Other Schools in the United States.

CWU Enrollment Stats:

  • Diversity Rankings
  • Racial Demographics
  • Gender Diversity
  • Geographic Diversity
  • Age Diversity
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Very High Overall Diversity

We combine factors of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity to create an overall diversity ranking for each school.

Highly diverse across all factors, Central Washington University is ranked #465 nationwide.

CWU Overall Diversity Score (77 out of 100)
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CWU Overall Diversity Rank (465 out of 2,475)
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Overall Diversity at Central Washington University

This School is Considered Above Average in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse colleges offer students the ability to study and collaborate with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

Central Washington University is ranked #783 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

CWU Ethic Diversity Rank (783 out of 2,718)
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CWU Racial Demographics

The chart below will display the diversity of undergraduate students at CWU if it is available.

CWU ranks above average in racial representation.

Ethnic Diversity of Undergraduates at Central Washington University

The faculty's racial diversity is on par with the national average.

Ethnic Diversity of Faculty at Central Washington University
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Equal Balance of Male and Female Students

If you desire a campus with a nice mix of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At Central Washington University, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at CWU is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #214 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 5,482 males and 5,937 females.

CWU Gender Diversity Rank (214 out of 2,718)
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Review Male/Female Diversity at CWU

When available, the chart below will include the male to female distribution among CWU's undergraduate students.

The male to female ratio at CWU is excellent.

Male/Female Diversity of Undergraduates at Central Washington University

When available, the chart below will include the male to female distribution among CWU's faculty.

The ratio of male to female faculty at CWU is excellent.

Male/Female Diversity of Faculty at Central Washington University

Geographic Diversity is Normal

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States, or would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls students from your home state?

To create the geographic diversity for each school, we looked at where every student resided before they attended college.

Over 90% of the students attending Central Washington University come from within Washington. This places CWU at the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,449.

CWU Location Diversity Rank (1,449 out of 2,525)
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Learn About Nationwide Geographic Diversity

The undergraduate student body is split among 20 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.

What States are Undergraduates at Central Washington University From?

International Student Diversity at CWU

There is a mid sized group of about 366 international students at Central Washington University representing at least 36 countries. Check out the CWU International Student Page for more information.

What is the Age of Everyone at This School?

Are you looking for a college where the student body represents a mix of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a college where most students are about your own age?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At Central Washington University, 55.8% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank CWU #2,374 in the nation for student age diversity.

CWU Age Diversity Rank (2,374 out of 3,012)
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Analyze the age range of CWU students with the following chart.

Age of Undergraduates at Central Washington University

Questions About Diversity

  • What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

    The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". Today we use it to describe an amalgamation of people, traditions, ideas and cultures. Students who express that diversity in school is important to them are looking for institutions to provide a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, classes, and religions.

  • Is CWU attracting students from all economic backgrounds?

    Schools with excellent ethnic and location diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as economic backgrounds. Get a better idea of how CWU supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

  • Is Diversity Important to CWU?

    The college years provide a one of a kind opportunity for students to have exposure to other cultures and backgrounds. Students should look for a university administration that is not only promoting diversity institutionally, but also fostering a climate where students can exchange different perspectives and ideas in positive and meaningful ways.

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