Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Town · 7,833 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Ellensburg, WA, 98926 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
89 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$28,816
Out-of-state COA
$46,925
Avg net price
$18,476
Room & board
$16,480
In-state tuition
$9,417
Out-of-state tuition
$27,526
Books & supplies
$900/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,846
$30–48k
$13,942
$48–75k
$16,022
$75–110k
$21,682
$110k+
$26,719
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
Central Washington University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
62%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
57%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,398
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,580
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,000–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,500
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$42,459
Independent students
30%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
23%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,398
10 years after entry
$61,580
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Institutional
Endowment
$60M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$10,124/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,278
Federal loan rate
31%
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