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Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA • public • II | Great Northwest Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
90.2%
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Grad Rate
50%
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Cost
$28,487 / $46,596

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

6-Year Graduation Rate
49.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
32.4%
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
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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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
Out-of-State Awards
$15,000-$18,600/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
3 automatic scholarships (4 total)
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Common questions about Central Washington University

What is Central Washington University's acceptance rate?
Central Washington University accepts 90% of applicants, from 6,829 applications.
How much does Central Washington University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,231 in-state and $25,340 out-of-state.
What is Central Washington University's graduation rate?
50% of students graduate within six years.