Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
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?
Sticker price$25,506
Net price (after aid)$14,715
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,978
$30k – $48k$11,430
$48k – $75k$15,182
$75k – $110k$18,886
$110k+$22,366
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$61,580
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.2×Graduates earn about 3.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.7k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$61.6k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.2k
below avg
Out-of-state
$26.8k
Net price
$14.7k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$61.6k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysics
Social Sciences
International RelationsPolitical SciencePsychologySociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Business
FinanceMarketing
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
812 - 1065
ACT range
16 - 22
Campus & Student Life
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About Central Washington University
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- Where is Central Washington University located?
- Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is a public university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Central Washington University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Central Washington University is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,192 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,568 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Central Washington University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Central Washington University.
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