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Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA·Public·~91% acceptance

Central Washington University is a public university based in Ellensburg, WA. Admissions are accessible, with about 91% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $18,476 per year after financial aid. About 52% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $61,580 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,476/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,816
Aid cuts ~$10,340/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.21–3.71
SAT (middle 50%)930–1150
ACT (middle 50%)17–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
52%
graduation rate
70%
freshman retention
$49,398
median earnings, 6yr
$61,580
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Washington University's acceptance rate?
Central Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.
How much does Central Washington University cost?
At Central Washington University, the average net price after aid is about $18,476 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,816 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Central Washington University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 930–1150 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT.
What are Central Washington University's application deadlines?
Central Washington University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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