Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA

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Central Washington University at a glance

Total Students

8,081

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

Student-Faculty

17:1

In-State Tuition

$9,192

Discover your academic path

From liberal arts to specialized sciences, explore the programs that will shape your future and career.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Natural Resources Management and Policy.

Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.

Area Studies.

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Communication and Media Studies.

Journalism.

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

The financial picture

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In-State Tuition

$9,192

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,771

Total Cost of Attendance

$25,148

Academic achievement and outcomes

Success metrics that matter. See how students perform and what they achieve during their time here.

Admission Rate

90.2%

Average SAT Score

N/A

Average ACT Score

N/A

4-Year Graduation Rate

49.9%

The student community

Every student brings their own story. Here's who you'll be learning alongside.

Gender Distribution

Men

47.0%

Women

53.0%

Racial Demographics

White

56.6%

Black

5.1%

Hispanic

22.1%

Asian

4.1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%

Two or More Races

8.1%

Non-Resident Alien

2.5%

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