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 |
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 10,148 prospective students applied, and 7,932 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,244 enrolled in the school. 10,568 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,774 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $6,170 plus fees of $1,902. Central Washington University is ranked 780 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1160 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 |
| Other Fees | $1,902 |
| Room and Board | $11,115 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,012 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,201 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 |
| Other Fees | $1,902 |
| Room and Board | $11,115 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,012 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,182 |
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.