Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Central Washington University is a public university located in Ellensburg, WA, serving approximately 8,081 students. It has an acceptance rate of 90%.
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Tuition
$9,192
Acceptance
90.22%
Students
8,568
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,192
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,771
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,314
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,741
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.2×Graduates earn about 3.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90.22%
SAT range
812 - 1065
ACT range
16 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
8,568
Undergrads
8,081
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
74
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
36
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.74
Property Rate / 1,000
2.23
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Ellensburg
Violent Rate / 100k
90
Property Rate / 100k
1,684
Location
Institution does not report this
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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