Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public · Town campus · 7,833 students

Central Washington University is a public town college in Ellensburg, WA, with about 7,833 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Central Washington University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

91%

Admit rate

$28,816/yr

Cost of attendance

$61,580

Median earnings

54%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention

15:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$10,471/yr

$30–48k$13,120/yr

$48–75k$15,541/yr

$75–110k$21,039/yr

$110k+$23,895/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Central Washington University.