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Overview |
Central Washington University | |||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 8,796 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | cwu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,021 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,600 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,314 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $15,558 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,970 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 6,829 | |||
| Admitted | 6,161 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | |||
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| % Men | 2% | |||
| % Women | 3% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 59% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 14% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | |||
| % International | 3% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 9% |
Students |
Central Washington University | |||
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| % In-State | 93% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | |||
Campus |
Central Washington University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/