Central Washington University
Public, 4-year
400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Quick Facts
8,081
Total Enrollment
90%
Acceptance Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
$49,398
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,192
In-State Tuition
$14,715
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Central Washington University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 400 East University Way |
| City | Ellensburg, WA |
| ZIP Code | 98926 |
| County | Kittitas County |
President/Chief Administrator: James Wohlpart (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 8,081 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% |
| Black | 5.0% |
| Hispanic | 21.8% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 8.0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 1.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 19.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 13.6% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,192
In-State Tuition
$26,771
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,148
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,715
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 31% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 36% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 31% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $13,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $32,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 62% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,978 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,430 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,182 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,886 |
| $110,001+ | $22,366 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$49,398
6 Years After
$55,463
8 Years After
$61,580
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $31,254 | 75th percentile: $68,583
Earnings by Family Income Background
$46,319
Low Income
$51,258
Middle Income
$51,769
High Income
Student Outcomes
69%
Full-Time Retention
52%
Part-Time Retention
50%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,704
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$10,491
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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