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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Central Washington University is a public institution located in the town setting of Ellensburg, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,869
Earnings 5yr: $92,822
Debt: $25,833
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,651
Earnings 5yr: $103,530
Debt: $26,999
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,263
Earnings 5yr: $107,747
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,368
Earnings 5yr: $106,796
Debt: $19,467
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,799
Earnings 5yr: $72,632
Debt: $15,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,817
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,871
Earnings 5yr: $83,351
Debt: $22,380
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,827
Earnings 5yr: $102,389
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,115
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,999
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,905
Earnings 5yr: $60,029
Debt: $24,607
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,017
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,997
Earnings 5yr: $86,851
Debt: $19,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,442
Earnings 5yr: $73,436
Debt: $17,650
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,036
Earnings 5yr: $65,927
Debt: $20,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,838
Earnings 5yr: $73,779
Debt: $24,408
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,174
Earnings 5yr: $67,447
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,538
Earnings 5yr: $55,380
Debt: $23,342
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,815
Earnings 5yr: $47,884
Debt: $19,444
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,361
Earnings 5yr: $61,390
Debt: $16,936
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,476
In-State Tuition$9,417
Out-of-State Tuition$27,526
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,398
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,580
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$59,134
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