The American Band College is excited to announce that it is now working with
Central Washington University!
CWU has had a long-standing reputation for their outstanding music program, especially in the area of music education. They are proud of the accomplishments of the more than 400 music majors. Last spring they graduated 50 in music education and all were placed in jobs! We are all excited about all the future possibilities.
Welcome to Central Washington University, home of the Wildcats.
Central’s commitment to hands-on learning and discovery and individual attention takes students beyond the limits of the classroom and books. Students get to do what they’re studying in real-world, professional settings, which makes learning exciting and relevant.
Each year CWU graduates thousands of well-educated citizens who are ready for high-demand careers in the workforce: construction management, accounting, engineering technology, teacher education, wine business, paramedicine, aviation, and more.
CWU prepares students to succeed in a global economy through strong partnerships with 30 colleges and universities around the world. Last year we welcomed more than 400 students from 36 countries to our campus.
Central Washington University’s Ellensburg residential campus encompasses 380 acres. There are also seven university centers (Des Moines, Everett, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, and Yakima).
CWU, where Teaching is a Performing Art
The Music Education Program at CWU has a long history of being one of the largest and the most active in the region, and often graduates more certified teachers than any other single institution in the state.
With nearly 300 declared majors, the Music Education community has the largest NAfME student chapters in the nation (National Association for Music Education).
POINTS OF PRIDE
• Top-rated four-year university in Washington according to The Economist
In a new ranking system that measures a college by its economic value to its graduates, CWU is the top-ranked four-year university in the state of Washington, according to The Economist magazine.
• Top 5 percent Globally in Business Programs
The CWU College of Business has again earned the prestigious accreditation of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only 5 percent of business schools globally earn the designation.
• LGBT Friendly
Campus Pride selected Central Washington University as one of the top LGBT-friendly schools in the nation in the Campus Pride 2014 Top 50 LGBT-Friendly Colleges & Universities. The listing highlights the positive efforts to improve safety and academic life for LGBT students.
• Honored for Diversity
CWU was the only four-year university in Washington to receive the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2015 (and the only to receive it two years in a row).
• #2 for Top Online Colleges in Washington
Central Washington University was chosen as the number 2 online college in Washington by bestschools.com.
• ‘Veterans Supportive Campus’
CWU has been formally recognized as a “Veteran Supportive Campus,” according to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.
• CWU GEAR UP Program Applauded by Governor
Washington Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Program) Week last September. The program offers career and college admissions counseling and financial aid counseling to low-income Washington high school students.
• Best Value in Teacher Education
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) created the nation’s first national list of teacher rankings, of which, CWU received an A- in secondary education.
