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Central Washington University Tuition & Cost

Ellensburg, Washington

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Washington Resident Sticker Price

$26,445
In State Costs for Central Washington University
Fee Cost
Tuition$6,656
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$2,029
Room and Board $13,938
Other Expenses Budget$2,922

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$42,973
Out of State Costs for Central Washington University
Fee Cost
Tuition$23,184
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$2,029
Room and Board $13,938
Other Expenses Budget$2,922

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Central Washington University for undergraduate students residing in Washington is $6,656. Room and board charges total $13,938 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $900 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $2,029 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $2,922 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Central Washington University full time should expect a total annual cost of $26,445.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Central Washington University is $23,184 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $13,938 for room and board, $900 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $2,029. Students are advised to budget $2,922 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $42,973. This figure is 62.5% higher than what Washington residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Central Washington University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $16,441 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Central Washington University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$16,441
Net Price by Income Central Washington University
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$10,796
$30,001 to $48,000$12,706
$48,001 to $75,000$17,235
$75,001 to $110,000$21,566
$110,000+$22,466

Financial Aid

87% of full-time undergrad Central Washington University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $7,503 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 57% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,466 and 4% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $13,870.

Finanical Aid Central Washington University
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $7,503 87%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $3,425 65%
Pell Grants $4,619 36%
Other Federal Grants $965 11%
State and Local Grants $6,362 33%
Federal Student Loans $5,466 57%
Other Student Loans $13,870 4%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Central Washington University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $55,100. The loan balance of $55,100 is a four year multiple of the $13,775 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $584 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $55,100
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $584.15
Total Interest Paid $14,998.20
Sum of All Loan Payments $70,098.20

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$105,780
Year Washington Residents Non Residents
1 $26,445 $42,973
2 $27,116 $44,063
3 $27,803 $45,180
4 $28,508 $46,326

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Central Washington University to be $105,780 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 2.5% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Central Washington University
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Washington Residents $222 $666 $888
Out of State Residents $752 $2,256 $3,008

Estimated cost for a class at Central Washington University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Central Washington University versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Central Washington University Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan No
Prepaid Tuition Plan Yes
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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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.