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Overview |
Central Washington University | |||
Location | Ellensburg, WA | |||
Setting | Distant Town | |||
Enrollment | 9,257 | |||
Type | Public 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #610 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | cwu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | |||
Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | |||
Room & Board | $13,645 | |||
Avg Net Price | $15,864 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 73% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 6,409 | |||
Admitted | 5,992 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | |||
Enrolled % | 23.5% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | |||
Typical High School Grades | B | |||
Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
Applicant Competition | ||||
ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | |||
Graduation Rate | 56% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $214 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | |||
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% Men | 47% | |||
% Women | 53% | |||
Racial Diversity | High | |||
HBCU | No | |||
% White | 59% | |||
% Black | 4% | |||
% Hispanic | 14% | |||
% Native American | 1% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 1% | |||
% Two or More Races | 7% | |||
% International | 3% | |||
% Unknown Race | 9% |
Students |
Central Washington University | |||
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% In-State | 95% | |||
% Out-of-State | 5% | |||
Campus |
Central Washington University | |||
Campus Housing | Yes | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
Meal Plan | Yes | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/