Ellensburg, Washington
Central Washington University | CWU
Public school in Washington with 12,400 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Central Washington University | CWU is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
88%
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
88%
Women
89%
Men
86%
Total number of applicants
10,767
Women: 59%
Men: 41%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
14%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$22,382
Out-of-state
$38,458
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$11,804
$30,001–48,000
$13,371
$48,001–75,000
$17,824
$75,001–110,000
$22,556
Over $110,000
$23,895
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 69%
ACT: 15%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,371
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
52%
Enrolled men:
48%
6-year graduation rate
57%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
69%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 5%
Black: 4%
Hispanic: 17%
Native American: 1%
Other: 18%
White: 55%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Quarter
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
Yes
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
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Location
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Far West
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No