Central Washington University
Acceptance
91%
In-State
$9,417
Grad Rate (4yr)
36%
Retention
70%
Earnings
$61,580
AI Overview
Central Washington University offers hands-on learning in its standout natural resources programs, where students gain field experience in the surrounding Cascade Mountains and shrublands. The Ellensburg campus fosters a tight-knit community where professors know your name and outdoor enthusiasts find their element. With a 90% acceptance rate, CWU welcomes motivated students ready to roll up their sleeves—literally—whether conducting wildlife surveys or managing forest ecosystems. Small-town setting meets real-world environmental science.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$9,417
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,526
Room & Board
$16,480
Average Net Price
$18,476
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Federal Loans
31%
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$61,580Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$19,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesQuality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
21 graduates
$97,869
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Management
31 graduates
$97,651
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
77 graduates
$95,368
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
28 graduates
$84,871
4 yrs after graduation
Chemistry
14 graduates
$75,905
4 yrs after graduation
Air Transportation
67 graduates
$74,997
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
115 graduates
$74,442
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
191 graduates
$73,036
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
53 graduates
$72,838
4 yrs after graduation
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
12 graduates
$66,538
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
128+ programsAnd 116 more programs available
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