Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
90.22%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Central Washington University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 90.22%. This means approximately 902 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 8,081 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
90.22%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $9,192 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,771 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $25,148 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,715 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 31.14% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 35.68% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Central Washington University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$26,771
Room and board
$16,314
Books and supplies
$900
Other expenses
$4,032
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$25,148
Average net price
$14,715
Average aid coverage
41%
$10,433 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Central Washington University pays approximately $14,715 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Central Washington University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Central Washington University net price
$14,715
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Central Washington University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $26,771 and average net price at $14,715. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$26,771
Current net price
$14,715
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
49.85%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$61,580
Undergraduates
8,081
10-Year Median Earnings - Central Washington University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Central Washington University graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Central Washington University?
Undergraduates
8,081
Completion rate
49.85%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
31.14%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
35.68%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 31.14% of Central Washington University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 35.68% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Central Washington University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Central Washington University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Central Washington University lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Central Washington University is listed at 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Central Washington University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | 90.22% | $26,771 | $14,715 | $61,580 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Washington University's acceptance rate?
Central Washington University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 90.22%.
How much is Central Washington University tuition?
Central Washington University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $26,771.
What is Central Washington University's average net price?
Central Washington University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,715.
What is Central Washington University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $61,580 for Central Washington University.
Is Central Washington University accredited?
Central Washington University's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Central Washington University?
The local dataset lists 8,081 undergraduate students at Central Washington University.
What percentage of Central Washington University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Central Washington University in the local dataset is 31.14%.
What is the federal loan rate at Central Washington University?
The federal loan rate for Central Washington University in the local dataset is 35.68%.
Where should I verify Central Washington University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Central Washington University or the latest official federal education data.