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Central Washington University

Central Washington University is a medium, public institution located in Ellensburg, wa. Founded in 1891, Central Washington University offers undergraduate degrees in 171 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 8,650 undergraduates
cost $8,845 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Central Washington University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 93.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.29
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Central Washington University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Accounting and Related Services
Social Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,845
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,645
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,922
Cost of attendance* $26,312
Average financial aid package $13,475
Estimated cost $12,837 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,910
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,645
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,922
Cost of attendance* $43,377
Average financial aid package $13,475
Estimated cost $29,902 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Central Washington University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,650, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

8,793

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
19%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Central Washington University, students love their SISTERS, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
phone 509-963-1111
address www.cwu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Sisters

Brother 2 brother

Cosplay

Alpha kappa si

Society of human resource management

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Central Washington University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Central Washington University?

Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at Central Washington University? 

The acceptance rate for Central Washington University is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Central Washington University?

The average high school GPA for Central Washington University students was 3.29.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Central Washington University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Central Washington University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $105,248.

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