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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $21,201
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $65,578
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Central Washington University is a public college in Ellensburg, WA with 7,833 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $21,201 per year ($15,410 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,578 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,829
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,161
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Central Washington University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $32,722
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,655
- Out-of-state tuition
- $28,362
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,410
- $30–48k$15,245
- $48–75k$18,026
- $75–110k$24,509
- $110k+$29,759
Get a personal estimate with Central Washington University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $65,578
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,170
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,833
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White56%
- Hispanic23%
- Black5%
- Asian4%
Central Washington University FAQ
What is Central Washington University's acceptance rate?+
Central Washington University admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is Central Washington University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Central Washington University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,829 students applied to Central Washington University and 6,161 were admitted; 1,568 enrolled.
Does Central Washington University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Central Washington University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Central Washington University require an essay?+
Central Washington University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Central Washington University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $32,722 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,201.
What is Central Washington University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 234827 · How we use this data
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