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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$17,799 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$6,915 tuition
$9,000 on campus room & board
$972 books
$912 fees

$28,569 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$17,685 tuition
$9,000 on campus room & board
$972 books
$912 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$2,481 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
82% of students receive aid
33% get federal aid ($4,623 avg)
23% get state aid ($4,530 avg)
59% get institn'l aid ($2,481 avg)
61% get loans ($6,037 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 11.0% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 6.05% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$6,691,473
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $5,985 67%
Federal Grant Aid $4,623 33%
Pell Grants $4,062 31%
Other Federal Grants $963 24%
Institution Grant Aid $2,481 59%
State Grant Aid $4,530 23%
Student Loans $6,037 61%
Federal Loans $5,652 61%
Other Loans $8,795 3%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Central Washington University offer...
Prepaid Tuition Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
(509) 963-1111
http://www.cwu.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $235
Out of State $591

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Megan from Mount Vernon, WA
  • Feb-28-2013 I am a current student here

    I really appreciate having a gym at the SURC, you just slide your card and get to work out! within walking distance of all dorms and is usually not too busy.

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  • M
  • Feb-03-2013 I am a current student here

    CWU is one of the better deals in the state, but like all colleges, it is still expensive.

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