Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,398
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
51%
Annual Tuition
$9,192
At a Glance
Total Students
8,081
Retention Rate
69%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
36%
Median Debt
$19,500
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Central Washington University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 90.2% and a student body of 8,081. The university's retention rate is 69%, and its graduation rate is 51%. The median debt for students is $19,500, and 35.7% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition at Central Washington University is $9,192. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,326. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,398, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $61,580.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$49k
5 YEARS
$62k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Central Washington University alumni earn $43,326. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $49,398, and after ten years, earnings reach $61,580. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 35.7% of students receive financial aid.
Central Washington University has an acceptance rate of 90.2% and a graduation rate of 51%. The retention rate is 69%, and the in-state tuition is $9,192. The total student population is 8,081.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
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Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
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Social Sciences, General
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Marketing
Biology, General
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
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Campus Location
Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, Washington. The campus is in a town setting.