Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Central Washington University
Central Washington University is a mid-sized, public institution in Ellensburg, WA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 7,833 students. The acceptance rate is 91%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $61,580.
91%
Acceptance
$18,476
Net price
7,833
Enrollment
54%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
91%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,476
Average net price
$9,417
In-state tuition
$27,526
Out-of-state tuition
$16,480
Room & board
$900
Books & supplies
$28,816
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
31%
Students with federal loans
$19,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$61,580
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,398
Median earnings (6 yrs)
54%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
82%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,278
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,833
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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