School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Central Washington University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone509-963-1111
WEBwww.cwu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Applicationwww.cwu.edu/about/campus-locations/online/
Financial Aidwww.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/
Net Price Calculatorwww.cwu.edu/_app/net-price-calc/
Veterans Tuitionwww.cwu.edu/about/offices/veterans/
Athleticwww.cwu.edu/about/university-leadership/president/higher-education-act-consumer-disclosure
Disability Servicewww.cwu.edu/student-life/student-support/disability-services/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Central Washington University is 90.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.01%. The application fees are $60 for undergraduate programs and $75 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate90.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)21.01 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Graduate Application Fees$75
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Tuition & Fees

CWU's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,192 for Washington residents and $26,771 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.32% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($25,910).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,892 for Washington residents and $27,263 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.31% compared to the last year's rate.
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,192$26,771
Graduate Tuition & Fees$12,892$27,263
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 9,257 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 2,498 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CWU has 8,743 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 514 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students9,257
Undergraduate Students8,743
Graduate Students514
Online Enrollment2,498
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

CWU offers 211 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 211 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CWU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs211 Programs
Number of online programs10 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
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Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔