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True to its name, Central Washington University is located about as close to the center of the state as you can get, and serves as a major player in Washington’s academic community, attracting eager minds from Seattle to Spokane and all points in between. A combination of exceptional research opportunities and superb educational resources has led to CWU being ranked as one of the top public schools in the West.
Choosing an apartment or rental house near the west side of the campus will put you closest to most of the major classroom buildings, while living near the south side provides the most convenient access to the administration buildings. The city of Ellensburg largely revolves around CWU, and the Downtown area just southwest of campus is packed with popular hangouts. Grab a local pint from Iron Horse Brewery, get your morning caffeine fix at D&M Downtown Coffee, or drop by Rodeo City Barbecue for the best rack of ribs in town.
Living in Ellensburg puts you just minutes from the magnificent Cascade Mountains, so you can easily take advantage of the Pacific Northwest’s finest skiing and hiking on the weekends in one of the nation’s most scenic natural landscapes. Less than two hours from Seattle via Interstate 90, a weekend excursion to one of the country’s most exciting cities is only a short car ride away.