Central Washington University
Founded in 1891, the Central Washington University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Ellensburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Washington. This institution also has branch campuses in Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Kent, Moses Lake, Wenatchee and Yakima. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Central Washington University (CWU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Central Washington University (CWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 132-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.