Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Central Washington University reported a 90.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Central Washington University is a public 4-year institution in Ellensburg, WA. The historical average net price is $18,476 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

6,829 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,476

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Central Washington University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)910——
ACT (composite, 1–36)21—25

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

51.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

70.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$61,580

Student Body

7,833

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Central Washington University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,846
$30,001 – $48,000$13,942
$48,001 – $75,000$16,022
$75,001 – $110,000$21,682
$110,000+$26,719

Top Majors at Central Washington University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing409
Education310
Psychology246
Computer & Information Sciences205
Social Sciences167
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice126
Visual & Performing Arts120
Engineering Technologies74
Parks, Recreation & Fitness69
Biological & Biomedical Sciences67

Financial Aid at Central Washington University

About Central Washington University

Official website: https://www.cwu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Central Washington University

What is the acceptance rate at Central Washington University?

Central Washington University reported a 90% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,829. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Central Washington University?

The historical 90% acceptance rate suggests Central Washington University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Central Washington University?

The stored historical average net price at Central Washington University is $18,476 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 92%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,970 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Central Washington University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Central Washington University is 52%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $61,580. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Central Washington University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Central Washington University?

Central Washington University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Central Washington University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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