Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Public · 7,833 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,846 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,942 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,022 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,682 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,719 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,476 |
Sticker tuition: $9,417 in-state, $27,526 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $61,580
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Education14%
Psychology11%
Computer Science10%
Social Sciences7%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Criminal Justice5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
English & Literature2%
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