Central Washington University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1666 United States of America #388

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Institution Info

Founded: 1891
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 11,174 students
Faculty: 1 543
Endowment: $31.9M
Website: https://www.cwu.edu/

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Central Washington University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1891. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 11K students, an endowment of $31.9M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1666 · Ranked	69,61

Research Output via OpenAlex

170

h-index

159,306

Citations

4,698

Publications

2,107

i10-index

0,98

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Motto

"Docendo Discimus"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Washington University's global ranking?

Central Washington University is ranked #1,666 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #388 position.

When was Central Washington University founded?

Central Washington University was founded in 1891, making it 135 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Central Washington University?

Central Washington University has a student body of approximately 11,174 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 7:1.

What is Central Washington University's research output?

Central Washington University has produced 4,698 research publications with 159,306 total citations and an h-index of 170, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Central Washington University's endowment?

Central Washington University has an endowment of approximately $31.9M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.