Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
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 10,767 prospective students applied, and 9,523 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,371 enrolled in the school. 8,611 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,565 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,656 plus fees of $2,029. Central Washington University is ranked 587 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Central Washington University is rated within the lower 48% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#587 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#198 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Washington
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
#45 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1150 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.08 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $2,029 |
| Room and Board | $13,938 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,922 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,445 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $2,029 |
| Room and Board | $13,938 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,922 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,973 |
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% |
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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.