Central Washington University
Central Washington University is a public 4-year institution in Ellensburg, WA. It enrolls about 8,796 students and admits roughly 90% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
| County | Kittitas County |
| Enrollment | 8,796 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,829 / 6,161 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,192 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $26,771 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 50% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 69% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,558 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| Website | www.cwu.edu/ |
| Phone | 5099631111 |
Admissions
About 6,829 students applied and 6,161 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,568 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,192 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $26,771. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,558 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,978 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,430 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,182 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,886 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,366 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,681 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 50% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Central Washington University is in Ellensburg, WA, Kittitas County. Its coordinates are 47.0027, -120.5384.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central Washington University?
About 90% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,829 applicants.
How much does Central Washington University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,192 for in-state students and $26,771 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Central Washington University?
About 8,796 students are enrolled.