Central Washington University Admission Requirements
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Central Washington University Admission Overview
Central Washington University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Central Washington University admitted 90.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.08 GPA (B). Central Washington University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Central Washington University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.
Central Washington University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Central Washington University
Acceptance Rate
The Central Washington University acceptance rate is 90.6%. Last year, 8,082 of 8,919 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in Washington.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Central Washington University and can you get accepted?
Central Washington University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Central Washington University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.08. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Central Washington University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.08Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.08
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Central Washington University typically have around a 3.08 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Central Washington University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.
The school ranks #18 in Washington for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Central Washington University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers from the last year SAT scores were reported. The maximum score is 1600.
930-1150Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores, from the last year SAT scores were reported.
82%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 470
- Math 460
- Composite 930
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 570
- Composite 1150
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Central Washington University typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 930–1150) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. Central Washington University ranks #17 in the state of Washington for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1150
View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.
SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Central Washington University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers in the last year ACT scores were reported. The scale tops out at 36.
17-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT, from the last year ACT scores were reported.
21%25th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 24
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Central Washington University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Central Washington University places #14 among colleges in Washington for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Central Washington University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Mar 1, 2027Days left to Apply
182Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Central Washington University is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Central Washington University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.08 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234827.
GPA calculator: Central Washington University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026