- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $15,558 a year (2022–23)
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Central Washington University reported an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024.
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Central Washington University GPA requirements
Central Washington University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Central Washington University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Central Washington University acceptance rate
Central Washington University admitted 8,082 of 8,919 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Central Washington University is a public 4-year university in Ellensburg, Washington, with 10,317 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Central Washington University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Central Washington University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Central Washington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,558 a year at Central Washington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Central Washington University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Central Washington University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Central Washington University?
A lot: Central Washington University requires high school GPA and high school class rank. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is it easy to get into Central Washington University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Central Washington University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Central Washington University?
Central Washington University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,082 of 8,919 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Central Washington University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Central Washington University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Central Washington University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does Central Washington University look for?
Central Washington University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What do students pay at Central Washington University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,558 a year at Central Washington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Central Washington University?
Yes. Central Washington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Central Washington University ask for a personal statement?
No. Central Washington University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Central Washington University consider legacy status?
No. Central Washington University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Central Washington University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Central Washington UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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