Central Washington University
tuition & fees
$25,910
graduate tuition & fees
$26,390
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
10,176
online students
2,921
Number of Programs
308
Financial Aid Amount
$8,185
Graduation Rate
54%
Central Washington University is a Public, 4 years college located in Ellensburg, Washington. CWU ranked 17th in Washington Colleges and 18th in Federal Region X.
It has a total enrollment of 10,176 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. CWU's acceptance rate is 88.45% last year (undergraduate school).
Central Washington University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Central Washington University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
| Phone | 509-963-1111 |
| WEB | www.cwu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.cwu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.cwu.edu/programs/online-learning |
| Financial Aid | www.cwu.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cwu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cwu.edu/veterans/waivers-and-grants |
| Athletic | www.cwu.edu/president/higher-education-act-consumer-disclosure |
| Disability Service | www.cwu.edu/disability-support/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Central Washington University is 88.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.40%. The application fees are $60 for undergraduate programs and $75 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.45 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.40 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
Tuition & Fees
CWU's 2023 tuition & fees is $8,845 for Washington residents and $25,910 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.76% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($25,213).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $12,430 for Washington residents and $26,390 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.76% compared to the last year's rate.
| Washington Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,845 | $25,910 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,430 | $26,390 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 10,176 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 2,921 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CWU has 9,566 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 610 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 10,176 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,566 |
| Graduate Students | 610 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,921 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
CWU offers 308 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 58 out of the 308 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CWU
| Number of programs | 308 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 58 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |