2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$17,645
Net Price
88%
Admitted
14%
Enrolled
54%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Central Washington University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 10,176. In 2021, there were 221 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #16 in Washington and ranks #958 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
221
Total Enrollment
10,176
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for Central Washington University
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Washington Rank
Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Washington, Central Washington University ranks #16.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Central Washington University ranks #958.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Central Washington University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Research Psychology and School Psychology.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 23 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 9 |
| Experimental Psychology | – | 3 |
| General Psychology | 169 | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 3 |
| School Psychology | – | 14 |
| Total Graduates | 169 | 52 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 10,767 students applied to the Central Washington University. The university admitted 88% and 14% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Washington universities is 8,323. On average, all Washington institutions admit 84% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Central Washington University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 69%. Compared to all Washington four or more years colleges, the percentage is 79%.
The overall graduation rate for Central Washington University is 54%, compared to 64% for all Washington universities.
Compare CWU to Washington Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Central Washington University to the average of all Washington four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CWU
10,767
Applicants
88%
Percent Admitted
14%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
WA Colleges
8,323
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
79%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 471 or 66% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 238 or 34% part-time faculty members employed at Central Washington University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 465 or 66%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CWU
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
66%
Percent Full-Time
34%
Percent Part-Time
66%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WA Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
49%
Percent Full-Time
51%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Central Washington University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,656, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,098 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,029.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Central Washington University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Central Washington University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,938 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,922 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,860 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $6,656 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $900 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,416 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,098 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,029 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $12,127 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Central Washington University is $17,645. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Central Washington University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,796 | $11,804 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,706 | $13,371 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,235 | $17,824 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,566 | $22,556 |
| $110,001 and more | $22,466 | $23,895 |
Compare Central Washington University to all Washington universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CWU
$24,416
Cost to Attend
$8,185
Average Financial Aid
86%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,645
Net Price
WA Colleges
$36,045
Cost to Attend
$15,226
Average Financial Aid
80%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,576
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,258 or 86%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 7,103 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,185.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 7,103 | $8,185 |
| Pell Grants | 3,442 | $4,456 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,989 | $6,308 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Central Washington University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CWU
7,103
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
3,442
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
3,989
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
WA Colleges
3,187
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,312
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
1,511
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
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