by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 200 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
Of the 25 design students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 55 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 3 |
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