Central Washington University · Cost & aid

Ellensburg, WA · Town · Public · Master's university · the Wildcats · Website ↗

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$48,017

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$30,438

In-state

on campus

$15,558

Average net price

upper half for affordability in Division II

$1.2M

Athletic aid, women's

$6,869 per roster spot

$1.7M

Athletic aid, men's

$8,556 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $48,017 sticker.

Family income under $30k$7,978

$30k – $48k$11,430

$48k – $75k$15,182

$75k – $110k$18,886

Over $110k$22,366

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$1,181,622
Per roster spot$6,869 across 172 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$1,719,879
Per roster spot$8,556 across 201 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$25k / $38k
Tuition & fees$9,192 in-state · $26,771 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#21Priciest housingof 293 · Division II #34Net price, under $30kof 298 · Division II #34Biggest discountof 293 · Division II

Among Division II schools; every list Central Washington University is on.

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