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ACCEPTANCE RATE

84.92%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

89%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

98

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,014

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Parks and Recreation Management Degree

The parks and recreation management program at Central Washington University prepares students for careers with municipal parks and recreation departments, private resorts, federal land-management agencies, correctional institutes, nonprofit organizations, and more. The program focuses on developing and managing park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Program courses include: supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer parks and recreation management 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 Parks and Recreation Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Washington University offers a bachelor's degree program in parks and recreation management.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female20

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic4
White19
Multiple Races1
Unknown1

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.

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
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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