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
Address400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone509-963-1111
WEBwww.cwu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Applicationwww.cwu.edu/about/campus-locations/online/
Financial Aidwww.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/
Net Price Calculatorwww.cwu.edu/_app/net-price-calc/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/registrar/residency-enrollment/military-personnel-families.php
Athleticwww.cwu.edu/about/university-leadership/president/higher-education-act-consumer-disclosure
Disability Servicewww.cwu.edu/student-life/student-support/disability-services/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Central Washington University is 90.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.03%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate90.62 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)20.03 %
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Tuition & Fees

CWU's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,417 for Washington residents and $27,526 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.82% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($26,771).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,220 for Washington residents and $28,031 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.82% compared to the last year's rate.
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,417$27,526
Graduate Tuition & Fees$13,220$28,031
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 10,811 students have enrolled at CWU (2024-2025). Among them, 2,377 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CWU has 10,317 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 494 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students10,811
Undergraduate Students10,317
Graduate Students494
Online Enrollment2,377
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

CWU offers 149 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 149 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs149 Programs
Number of online programs8 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
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Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔