College of the Sciences
Create Your Future in the Sciences.
The College of the Sciences at Central Washington University comprises 13 departments and 5 interdisciplinary programs across the natural, computational, and social sciences. We prepare students for careers through hands-on research, applied coursework, and direct engagement with real-world problems in their fields.
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Ellensburg, WA 98926-7519
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