by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Central Washington University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Central Washington University came in at $9,417 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $27,526. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $2,186 in-state and $2,186 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,231 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
| Total | $9,417 | $27,526 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Central Washington University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Central Washington University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Central Washington University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Central Washington University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Central Washington University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,656 | $23,184 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,816 | $23,881 |
| One Year Ago | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,231 | $25,340 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CWU has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $28,354 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.74%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,674. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.97%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $28,343.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,674 | $28,343 |
| In 2 Years | $9,938 | $29,184 |
| In 3 Years | $10,210 | $30,050 |
| In 4 Years | $10,489 | $30,942 |
| In 5 Years | $10,776 | $31,860 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $118,519, compared with about $40,311 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Central Washington University, head to the Central Washington University Financial Aid page.
