Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA
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Acceptance Rate
90%
Enrollment
8,081
Graduation Rate
50%
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,580
Retention Rate
69%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,192
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,771
Avg Net Price
$14,715
Room & Board
$16,314
Total COA
$25,148
Median Debt
$19,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$7,978
$30,001–48,000
$11,430
$48,001–75,000
$15,182
$75,001–110,000
$18,886
$110,001+
$22,366
Pell Grant Rate: 31%
Federal Loan Rate: 36%

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Sticker Price$43,085
Estimated Net Price$14,715 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
50%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,580
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$19,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
17.2%
Education
14.8%
Psychology
11.2%
Social Sciences
7.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.2%
Computer Science
6.1%
Criminal Justice
6.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.6%
Engineering Technology
3.8%
English
3.8%

Demographics

Men 47%Women 53%
White
55.7%
Black
5.0%
Hispanic
21.8%
Asian
4.1%
Two or More
8.0%
International
2.4%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$60
App Fee (International)$60

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.