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Central Washington University

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Acceptance Rate 88.45 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $25,910
($8,844)
Student Population 10,176
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,185
Graduation Rate 54 %

Academic Overview

Central Washington University is a public, four-years institute located in Ellensburg, Washington. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,844 for Washington residents and $25,910 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,430 for Washington residents and $26,390 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 10,176 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 88.45% and the graduation rate is 54% last year.
The salary after graduation from Central Washington University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $50,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, CWU's tuition & fees is $8,844 for Washington residents and $25,910 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $12,430 for in-state students and $26,390 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,844$25,910
Graduate$12,430$26,390
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at CWU. The acceptance rate of CWU is 88.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.40%. The average graduation rate is 54% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,185 and 68% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 10,176 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Central Washington University is 88.45 %.
Acceptance Rate
88.45%
Graduation Rate for Central Washington University is 54 %
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate for Central Washington University is 69 %
Retention Rate
69%
Student Population for Central Washington University is 10,176
Student Population
10,176
Student to Faculty Ratio for Central Washington University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,185 at Central Washington University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,185

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone509-963-1111
WEBwww.cwu.edu/
Admissionwww.cwu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.cwu.edu/programs/online-learning
Financial Aidwww.cwu.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.cwu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.cwu.edu/veterans/waivers-and-grants
Athleticwww.cwu.edu/president/higher-education-act-consumer-disclosure
Disability Servicewww.cwu.edu/disability-support/

Offered Degrees

CWU offers 308 major programs through online and on-site education where 58 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree19930
Master's Degree6919
Post Master's Degree42

Special Learning Opportunities

Central Washington University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,755)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,957)

Veterans Benefits

Central Washington University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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