Central Washington University
Former names | Washington State Normal School (1891–1937) Central Washington College of Education (1937–1961) Central Washington State College (1961–1977) |
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| Motto | Docendo Discimus (Latin) |
Motto in English | "By teaching we learn" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1891 |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Academic affiliations | COP |
| Endowment | $52 million (2021) |
| Budget | $215 million (2021) |
| President | Jim Wohlpart |
| Provost | Michelle DenBeste |
Academic staff | 515 (2018) |
Administrative staff | 500 |
| Students | 12,342 (2018) |
| Undergraduates | 11,419 (2018) |
| Postgraduates | 923 (2018) |
| Location | , Washington , United States 47°00′07″N 120°32′24″W / 47.002°N 120.540°W |
| Campus | Distant town, 380 acres (150 ha) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The Observer |
| Colors | Crimson and black |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - GNAC |
| Mascot | Wellington P. Wildcat |
| Website | cwu.edu |
Central Washington University (CWU) is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington, United States.
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.