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Can You Afford Central Washington University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at CWU’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $13,101 & $42,129

Worried about paying the full cost of $42,129 to attend Central Washington University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Washington, the university offers a discount of 65.6% off tuition and fees. Also, 84.9% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $7,065. Students from low-income families receive an average of $12,952 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Washington (no aid)

Tuition and fees$8,444
+ Room and board$13,787
+ Other expenses$3,822
Total cost$26,053
Affordability Score (50 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Washington (with average aid)

Total cost$26,053
- Grants and scholarships$7,065
Net price$18,988
Affordability Score (47 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Washington

Total cost$26,053
- Grants and scholarships$12,952
Net price$13,101
Affordability Score (66 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$24,520
+ Room and board$13,787
+ Other expenses$3,822
Total cost$42,129
Affordability Score (28 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$42,129
- Grants and scholarships$7,065
Net price$35,064
Affordability Score (12 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$42,129
- Grants and scholarships$12,952
Net price$29,177
Affordability Score (14 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at CWU.

Projected Costs Between $73,232 and $256,364 For a Four Year Degree. Between $33,183 and $124,656 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Central Washington University in 2020 - 2021 was $26,053. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.2% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $27,726 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $30,438, for a bachelor degree candidate ($28,602 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $116,271 over the course of four years ($56,327 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $185,641 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.8%. The expected two-year cost is $90,267.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Central Washington University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Washington

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.4%3.2%
Freshman year$15,812$20,696$27,726
Senior year$17,371$21,606$28,602
Total 2-year net price$33,183$42,302$56,327
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$12,641$16,116$21,459
Total monthly payment$382$487$648
Total amount paid$45,824$58,418$77,786
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.4%3.2%
Freshman year$15,812$20,696$27,726
Senior year$20,965$23,550$30,438
Total 4-year net price$73,232$88,409$116,271
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$27,899$33,680$44,295
Total monthly payment$843$1,017$1,338
Total amount paid$101,131$122,089$160,565

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.7%2.8%
Freshman year$32,113$36,961$44,513
Senior year$33,689$37,948$45,754
Total 2-year net price$65,802$74,910$90,267
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$25,068$28,538$34,388
Total monthly payment$757$862$1,039
Total amount paid$90,870$103,448$124,656
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.7%2.8%
Freshman year$32,113$36,961$44,513
Senior year$37,079$40,002$48,343
Total 4-year net price$138,224$153,873$185,641
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$52,658$58,620$70,722
Total monthly payment$1,591$1,771$2,136
Total amount paid$190,882$212,493$256,364

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Central Washington University.

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