Higher Ed

Beginning in 1891 as a teachers’ college, we have continued our commitment to scholarship, public service, and our students’ success. Each year, our students graduate from CWU as well-educated citizens ready to move the world forward.

Located in Columbia, Mo., the University of Missouri was founded in 1839 and has 35,441 students.

Located in Corvallis, Ore., Oregon State University was founded in 1868.

Located in Stanford, Calif., Stanford University was founded in 1885 by Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford and has 15,877 students.