Central Washington University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,231

2.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,898

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0767%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

90.6%

8,919 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,811

67.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.6%

816 Graduates

About

Central Washington University is a higher education institution located in Kittitas County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Central Washington University were General Business Administration & Management (276 degrees awarded), General Psychology (260 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (161 degrees).

In 2024, 2,669 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Washington University. 56.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,551 degrees), 3.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (493 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Washington University is $7,231, which is $−18,057 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Central Washington University was 0.0767%, corresponding to 2 out of the 2,607 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Washington University is $7,231, which is $18,057 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,898.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending Central Washington University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,231

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Washington University was $7,231. The cost of tuition at Central Washington University is $−18,057 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Washington University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,898

2024 Value

27.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Central Washington University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,898. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Washington University grew by 27.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,028

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Washington University was of $13,028 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Washington University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Central Washington University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.8% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0767%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Central Washington University was 0.0767%, which represents 2 out of the 2607 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Central Washington University received 8,919 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 30.6% annual growth. Out of those 8,919 applicants, 8,082 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.6% acceptance rate.

There were 10,811 students enrolled at Central Washington University in 2024. 69% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Central Washington University has an overall enrollment yield of 20%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,082

Accepted Out of 8,919

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Washington University was 90.6% (8,082 admissions from 8,919 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 90.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 30.6%, while admissions grew by 31.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Central Washington University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

69%

Submission Percentage (2020)

1,185

Scores Submitted (2020)

69% of enrolled first-time students at Central Washington University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Central Washington University had a total enrollment of 10,811 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Washington University is 7,293 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,518. This means that 67.5% of students enrolled at Central Washington University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Washington University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.7% White, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 8.17% Two or More Races, 4.38% Asian, 3.88% Black or African American, 0.749% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.601% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Central Washington University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.7%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Washington University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,811 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Washington University is 7,293 and the part-time enrollment is 3,518. This means that 67.5% of students enrolled at Central Washington University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Washington University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Washington University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Central Washington University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Washington University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,024 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,491 enrolled students
Two or More Races
883 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Washington University is 55.7% White, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 8.17% Two or More Races, 4.38% Asian, 3.88% Black or African American, 0.749% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.601% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 177 students (1.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 359 more women than men received degrees from Central Washington University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Washington University is white (1,551 degrees awarded). There were 3.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (493 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central Washington University is General Business Administration & Management (276 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (260 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (161 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Washington University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (71 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (106 degrees), and English (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Washington University are Other managers (249,297 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (247,216 people), Postsecondary teachers (207,247 people), Secondary school teachers (148,854 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (148,182 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Washington University in 2024 are Transportation (71 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (106 degrees), English (67 degrees), Psychology (284 degrees), and Physical Sciences (62 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Washington University are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Central Washington University are Transportation (71 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (106 degrees), English (67 degrees), Psychology (284 degrees), and Physical Sciences (62 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Washington University are Elementary & secondary schools (714,342 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (479,124 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (353,314 people), Outpatient care centers (236,550 people), and Computer Systems Design (202,667 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Washington University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
276 degrees awarded
General Psychology
260 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
161 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central Washington University was General Business Administration & Management with 276 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Central Washington University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,514

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,155 degrees were awarded to men at Central Washington University, which is 0.763 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,514).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Washington University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Central Washington University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 134 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Central Washington University in General Psychology, which is 4.65 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Central Washington University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (74.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Central Washington University is Female and Asian (74.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.43% of graduates (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,551 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
493 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Washington University is white (1,551 degrees awarded). There were 3.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (493 degrees).

2.55% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
860 degrees awarded
White Male
691 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
317 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Washington University is white female (860 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (691 degrees).

Operations

Central Washington University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.94M (13.2%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Central Washington University had a total salary expenditure of 267M. Central Washington University employs 158 Professors, 99 Lecturers and 79 Associate professors. Most academics at Central Washington University are Male Professor (92), Female Professor (66), and Female Lecturer (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Washington University are: Service, with 170 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 169 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 127 employees.

Endowment

$60.2M

2024 Endowment

18.4%

growth from 2023

Central Washington University has an endowment valued at about $60.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Washington University grew 18.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.85M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Washington University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$118M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Central Washington University paid a median of $118M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($267M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$35.2M

Instructional Salaries

385

Number of Employees

In 2024, Central Washington University paid a total of $35.2M to 385 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Washington University were Service with 170 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 169 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 127 employees.

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