Ellensburg, Washington · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
Central Washington University is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington, founded in 1891 as the Washington State Normal School. Its Academic and Student Life division includes four colleges covering arts and humanities, business, education and professional studies, and the sciences. The university is considered an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution, and 15 percent of its students are Hispanic.
Master's Universities
Ranked #95 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #362 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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400 East University Way, Ellensburg, Washington, 98926
Visit University SiteTotal: 8,796
Undergrad: 8,309
Undergrad full-time: 7,074
Graduate: 487
Part-time: 1,411
In-state
Tuition: $9,192
Total cost on campus: $30,438
Out-of-state
Tuition: $26,771
Total cost on campus: $48,017
Room & board: $16,314
Books & supplies: $900
Receive aid: 92%
Avg grant aid: $8,970
Pell grant recipients: 37%
Rent: $797 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $5.53 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $13.27
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.