Overview
Student Population
| Location | Ellensburg, Washington |
| Online | cwu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Ellensburg, Washington, Central Washington University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 11,017 prospective students applied, and 9,356 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,172 enrolled in the school. 10,568 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,774 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $6,318 plus fees of $1,955. Central Washington University is ranked 654 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Central Washington University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Central Washington University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#654 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#223 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Washington
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1170 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,955 |
| Room and Board | $12,637 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,922 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,732 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,955 |
| Room and Board | $12,637 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,922 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,413 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Education | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234827 IPEDS survey data for Central Washington University.
Current students may use the Central Washington University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.