Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA • public • Division II | Great Northwest Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Distant)

Student Population

Undergrad: 19,638 • Total: 20,461

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Address

Ellensburg, WA
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Website

www.cwu.edu/

Region

Far West

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 8,973 (45.7%) • Female: 10,665 (54.3%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

6,161 admitted from 6,829 applicants

Application Types Offered

RD —

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

Rolling:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

69.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$28,487

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$46,596

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $7,231
Out-of-state: $25,340

Room & Board

$17,224

Books & Supplies

$4,032

Students Receiving Pell Grants

28%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division II

Conference

Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Football Other Sports Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Other Sports Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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