Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WAPublicRank 1479 of 1,732Traditional rank 969 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,978 |
| $30–48k | $11,430 |
| $48–75k | $15,182 |
| $75–110k | $18,886 |
| $110k+ | $22,366 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $8,845 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,192 |
| Change | $347 (+3.9%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $26,771 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $16,314 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +13.9% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 50% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 69% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 37% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 48% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,888 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $859 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University | $8,756 | −$933 |
| Bellingham Technical College | $9,416 | $470 |
| Grays Harbor College | $8,353 | −$493 |
| Renton Technical College | $8,179 | $942 |
| Northwest Indian College | $8,084 | −$1,146 |
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