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89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
98FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,014Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Organizational Leadership Degree
The expansive field of Organizational Leadership is a multidisciplinary arena of study in business focused on leadership within an organizational context. Interesting to learn: leadership studies have been noted as one of the fastest growing areas of study within higher education from the undergraduate level to doctoral studies. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer organizational leadership degrees.
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Central Washington University
7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA
Central Washington University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Ellensburg, WA and publically funded. CWU has a yearly student enrollment of about 12,000.
Areas of study available at CWU include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1320 - 1650 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 - 24 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Central Washington University. Central Washington University accepts about 80% of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, around 39% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at cwu.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $8,800 and nonresidents pay $21,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,400. Some students at CWU may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.
The mascot for CWU is the "Wildcats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students Enrolled in the Organizational Leadership Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Washington University offers a bachelor's degree program in organizational leadership.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 27 |
Female | 25 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 5 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 5 |
White | 30 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
Unknown | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Organizational Leadership program at Central Washington University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Management Analysts
Description
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Central Washington University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Central Washington University may provide services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Central Washington University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Football (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Other Sports