CWU-Ellensburg 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,685

Cost of attendance at Central Washington University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,213

Cost of attendance at Central Washington University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Central Washington University was $17,645. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CWU-Ellensburg

CWU-Ellensburg net price calculator

$17,645

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of CWU-Ellensburg for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,645	$1,204 (7%)	$11,804	$13,371	$17,824	$22,556	$23,895
2021	$16,441	$427 (3%)	$10,796	$12,706	$17,235	$21,566	$22,466
2020	$16,014	$1,367 (9%)	$9,875	$11,423	$15,744	$20,133	$21,256
2019	$14,647	$523 (4%)	$9,810	$11,443	$15,549	$20,027	$20,955
2018	$14,124	$44	$8,896	$10,635	$14,269	$18,309	$19,501
2017	$14,080	$1,109 (7%)	$8,693	$10,095	$14,386	$18,987	$20,199
2016	$15,189	$1,024 (7%)	$9,388	$11,297	$16,084	$19,269	$20,724
2015	$14,165	$209 (1%)	$8,622	$10,442	$14,824	$18,324	$19,631
2014	$14,374	--	$8,866	$11,040	$16,540	$19,204	$19,985

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Central Washington University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,248	$706 (3%)	$8,685	$12,663	$900
2021	$21,542	$1,347 (7%)	$8,444	$12,198	$900
2020	$20,195	$726 (3%)	$8,273	$11,022	$900
2019	$20,921	$1,680 (7%)	$8,072	$11,847	$1,002
2018	$22,601	$693 (3%)	$7,903	$13,696	$1,002
2017	$21,908	$574 (3%)	$7,719	$13,187	$1,002
2016	$22,482	$834 (4%)	$8,688	$12,792	$1,002
2015	$23,316	$531 (2%)	$9,017	$13,297	$1,002
2014	$22,785	$646 (3%)	$8,976	$12,807	$1,002
2013	$22,139	--	$8,925	$12,212	$1,002

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does CWU-Ellensburg provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,755 dormitories available to its students at $7,645 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at CWU-Ellensburg is $849 per month.
Does CWU-Ellensburg provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at CWU-Ellensburg for one academic year is $7,957, which works out to $884 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CWU-Ellensburg estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CWU-Ellensburg estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,922

If living off-campus, with family: $2,922

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,922
How much is CWU-Ellensburg application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CWU-Ellensburg offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Central Washington University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$222	$337
For out-of-state students	$752	$767

Housing and Meal

Central Washington University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Central Washington University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,957	$7,645	N/A	3,755
2021	$7,725	$7,145	N/A	3,955
2020	$7,500	$6,188	N/A	3,955
2019	$7,283	$5,783	N/A	3,711
2018	N/A	N/A	$10,684	2,813
2017	N/A	N/A	$10,175	2,700
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,780	2,656

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Central Washington University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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