Paying for Central Washington University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,192 3.92%	$26,771 3.32%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,892 3.72%	$27,263 3.31%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Washington University (CWU) are $9,192 for Washington residents and $26,771 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,562. It could cover 31.98% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,876 for Washington residents and $39,455 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CWU's 4-year tuition is $38,676 for Washington residents and $112,831 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $133,168 for Washington residents and $207,323 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Washington University is $9,192 for Washington residents and $26,771 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.92% for Washington residents and increased by 3.32% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of CWU is $9,553 for Washington residents and $27,661 for out-of-state students, a 3.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CWU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,845	$25,910	$16,567
2023-2024	$9,192	$26,771	$20,346
Change % 2023-2024	3.92%	3.32%	22.81%
2024-2025	$9,553	$27,661	$24,987

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,892 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $27,263. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at CWU is $13,371 for Washington residents and $28,165 for out-of-state students , a 3.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CWU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,430	$26,390	$16,567
2023-2024	$12,892	$27,263	$20,346
Change % 2023-2024	3.72%	3.31%	22.81%
2024-2025	$13,371	$28,165	$24,987

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CWU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $234 for Washington residents and $820 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $357 for Washington residents and $826 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$227	$796
	2023-2024	$234	$820
	2024-2025	$241	$845
Graduate	2022-2023	$347	$812
	2023-2024	$357	$826
	2024-2025	$367	$840

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,346 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 22.81% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.77% compared to the previous year.

The CWU's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,438 for state residents and $48,017 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $23,865 for state residents and $41,444 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CWU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,192
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,771
Room & Board	$16,314	$9,741
Personal Expenses	$4,032	$4,032
Books & Supplies	$900
COA (In-State)	$30,438	$23,865
COA (Out-of-State)	$48,017	$41,444

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CWU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CWU is $38,676 for Washington residents and $112,831 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

CWU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,379	$9,570	$9,764	$9,963	$38,676
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,334	$27,908	$28,495	$29,094	$112,831
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,570	$9,764	$9,963	$10,166	$39,463
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,908	$28,495	$29,094	$29,706	$115,203
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,764	$9,963	$10,166	$10,373	$40,266
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,495	$29,094	$29,706	$30,330	$117,625
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,963	$10,166	$10,373	$10,584	$41,085
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,094	$29,706	$30,330	$30,968	$120,097
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,166	$10,373	$10,584	$10,799	$41,921
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,706	$30,330	$30,968	$31,619	$122,622

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $133,168 for Washington residents and $207,323 for out-of-state students.

CWU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,534	$32,675	$33,862	$35,097	$133,168
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$49,489	$51,013	$52,592	$54,228	$207,323
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,675	$33,862	$35,097	$36,383	$138,017
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$51,013	$52,592	$54,228	$55,923	$213,757
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,862	$35,097	$36,383	$37,721	$143,063
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$52,592	$54,228	$55,923	$57,679	$220,422
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,097	$36,383	$37,721	$39,114	$148,316
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$54,228	$55,923	$57,679	$59,498	$227,327
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$36,383	$37,721	$39,114	$40,564	$153,783
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$55,923	$57,679	$59,498	$61,384	$234,483

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,920 for Washington residents and $173,075 for out-of-state students.

CWU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,972	$24,113	$25,300	$26,535	$98,920
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,927	$42,451	$44,030	$45,666	$173,075
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,113	$25,300	$26,535	$27,821	$103,769
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,451	$44,030	$45,666	$47,361	$179,509
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,300	$26,535	$27,821	$29,159	$108,815
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,030	$45,666	$47,361	$49,117	$186,174
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,535	$27,821	$29,159	$30,552	$114,068
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,666	$47,361	$49,117	$50,936	$193,079
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,821	$29,159	$30,552	$32,002	$119,535
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,361	$49,117	$50,936	$52,822	$200,235

	In-State	Out-of-State
Central Washington University	$9,192	$26,771
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$12,643	$41,997
Washington State University	$12,997	$29,073
Western Washington University	$9,286	$27,853
Eastern Washington University	$8,353	$25,892
Bellevue College	$4,305	$10,183