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Central Washington University Trade Programs

Central Washington University is a public institution located in Ellensburg, WA. A Distant Town provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Central Washington University?

Contact information for CWU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone:	5099631111
Website:	www.cwu.edu/
Admissions:	www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/

How Do I Get Into CWU?

You can apply to CWU online at: www.cwu.edu/about/campus-locations/online/

CWU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CWU

This is what CWU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CWU?

CWU maintains an acceptance rate of 91%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at CWU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,824	3,413	89%
Women	5,021	4,598	92%

Can I Afford Central Washington University?

The average net price after aid at CWU is $14,715. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,231
In-State Fees	$2,186
Out-of-State Tuition	$25,340
Out-of-State Fees	$2,186
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,417
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,526

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at CWU receive some form of financial aid (1,489 students).

Approximately 58% of students at CWU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,441 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,188.

Student Loan Debt

31% of CWU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,354 per year.

Central Washington University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 870 students enrolled at CWU, all undergraduate. CWU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,081 undergraduate students at CWU, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Washington University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	355
Black or African American	315
Hispanic	1,882
White	4,484
American Indian/Alaska Native	48
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	64
Two or More Races	662
Non-Resident	129

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CWU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	1,517
Oregon	21
Hawaii	16
California	14
Alaska	10

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Central Washington University

CWU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3,740 undergraduate students at CWU took at least one online class — of those, 2,145 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Trade Programs at Central Washington University

Below are the trade programs are offered at CWU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Culinary Arts and Related Services	10	—	—	10

Academic Programs at Central Washington University

CWU offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

CWU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.