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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington
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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 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $11,780 & $40,413

Worried about paying the full cost of $40,413 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 65.5% 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.

  • Washington Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of Washington (no aid)

Tuition and fees$8,273
+ Room and board$12,637
+ Other expenses$3,822
Total cost$24,732
Affordability Score (53 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Washington (with average aid)

Total cost$24,732
- Grants and scholarships$7,065
Net price$17,667
Affordability Score (52 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Washington

Total cost$24,732
- Grants and scholarships$12,952
Net price$11,780
Affordability Score (72 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$23,954
+ Room and board$12,637
+ Other expenses$3,822
Total cost$40,413
Affordability Score (30 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$40,413
- Grants and scholarships$7,065
Net price$33,348
Affordability Score (13 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$40,413
- Grants and scholarships$12,952
Net price$27,461
Affordability Score (17 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 $58,098 and $232,612 For a Four Year Degree. Between $27,331 and $114,942 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 2019 - 2020 was $24,732. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost remained constant.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $24,732 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $24,732, for a bachelor degree candidate ($24,732 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $98,928 over the course of four years ($49,464 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 $168,442 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.2%. The expected two-year cost is $83,233.

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
  • Washington Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

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*0.1%0.0%
Freshman year$13,261$17,692$24,732
Senior year$14,070$17,704$24,732
Total 2-year net price$27,331$35,396$49,464
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$10,412$13,485$18,844
Total monthly payment$315$407$569
Total amount paid$37,743$48,880$68,308
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.1%0.0%
Freshman year$13,261$17,692$24,732
Senior year$15,839$17,729$24,732
Total 4-year net price$58,098$70,841$98,928
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$22,133$26,988$37,688
Total monthly payment$669$815$1,138
Total amount paid$80,231$97,829$136,616

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*2.2%1.2%
Freshman year$29,553$34,866$41,372
Senior year$30,659$35,650$41,861
Total 2-year net price$60,212$70,516$83,233
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$22,939$26,864$31,709
Total monthly payment$693$811$958
Total amount paid$83,151$97,379$114,942
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.2%1.2%
Freshman year$29,553$34,866$41,372
Senior year$32,995$37,272$42,854
Total 4-year net price$125,013$144,240$168,442
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$47,625$54,950$64,170
Total monthly payment$1,439$1,660$1,938
Total amount paid$172,638$199,190$232,612

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

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