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  • Institute Icon380 acre campus
  • Estd. 1891

About Central Washington University

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Located in Ellensburg, USA, Central Washington University is a public funded university that was founded in 1891. It has 7 campuses. The University offers 4 courses across 2 streams, with some popular ones being Engineering and Accounting & Commerce as part of its curriculum. The courses, offered at UG and graduate level, can be pursued in 2 specializations, which are Computer Science Engineering and Electronics Engineering. List of popular courses are MS and B.E. / B.Tech. The first year graduate tuition fee for these courses is in the range of USD 23,262 - 26,771 (INR 2,252,692 - 2,592,504). The cost of accommodation is USD 11,377 - 16,314 (INR 1,101,749 - 1,579,848) for Indian students. For admission, the university prefers candidates with a good academic record. It considers the following exam scores for admissions IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo.

Year of establishment
1891
Also known as
CWU
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Total foreign students
500
Campus size
380 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 18 million
Scholarships granted
6567
Scholarship amount granted
USD 56 million
Application fees
USD 60
English proficiency test
Not required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Not required
Total faculty
484
Faculty/Student ratio
14
Male/Female ratio
1.04
UG/PG course ratio
0.23
Total criminal offences
99

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    CWU Popular Courses

    MS
    MBA/PGDM
    B.E. / B.Tech

    ₹22.53 LGet Fee Details

    ₹22.53 LGet Fee Details







    Central Washington University Fees

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    Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
    MS(2 courses)
    Duration: 1 year-2 years
    Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
    MBA/PGDM(1 course)
    Duration: 1 year
    Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
    B.E. / B.Tech(2 courses)
    INR 22 L - 25 LGet Fee Details
    Duration: 4 years
    Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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    Student profile

    Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
    UG Race

    Others

    70%

    Hispanic

    19%

    Black

    5%

    Asian

    4%

    UG Student residence

    In state

    94%

    Out of state

    4%

    UG Age distribution

    24 and under

    79%

    25 and over

    20%

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    UG Number of Applicant

    6409
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    Overall Graduation Rate

    52
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    UG Enrollment

    8743
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    PG Enrollment

    514

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    INR 22.53 L -/-
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    INR 13.9 L - 15.89 L#395 US News, 2026
    INR 21.69 L#213 US News, 2026
    INR 55.23 L#851 QS, 2027
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    BYU & Central Washington are among the most popular universities of their respective regions. While BYU is based in Provo, Utah, Central Washington is based in Ellensburg, Washington.

    Given below is a comparison between them: 

    CriteriaBrigham Young UniversityCentral Washington University
    Acceptance Rate69%90%
    Popular ProgramsComputer Science, MBA, BiologyBusiness & Management, Education, Computer Science
    Tuition Fee (MS)INR 11.56 L-INR 13.33 LINR 19.9 L
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    University CityEllensburg, Washington, USA

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    400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926, United States
    Ellensburg ( Washington)

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