C+
Rating
Public
Type
17,678
Students
$21,999
Tuition
85%
Acceptance
#279
Ranking
Distant Town
Campus Setting
Central Washington University is a large public college located in Ellensburg, WA ranked 18th in Washington. It has a total of 16,355 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 84.92% of applicants. Central Washington University offers 302 different majors and is best known for its Pre-Nursing Studies, Retailing and Retail Operations, and Environmental Control Technologies programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 5th, and 13th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,318 for students from Washington and $21,999 for those from out-of-state, Central Washington University is reasonably high-priced. 56.1% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to earn near $46,500 per year, which is 12% above the national median.
Central Washington University
National Average
$40,413/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$32,500/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Central Washington University
National
950 - 1170
77% of students submit
23%
16 - 24
20% of students submit
Required
$50
Full-Time
Part-Time
47%
83%
53%
15%
19%
1%
9% Elementary Education and Teaching
6% Psychology, General
5% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
80% Others
9%
287 Graduates
6%
192 Graduates
5%
143 Graduates
5%
139 Graduates
4%
137 Graduates
3%
92 Graduates
3%
79 Graduates
2%
75 Graduates
Students
Professors
14
548,805
$9,540
71%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Central Washington University
National
$36,900
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$46,500
6 Years After Graduation
56%