Central Washington University
Admissions

Interested in attending Central Washington University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Central Washington University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

90
%
Acceptance rate
3.22
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Central Washington University?

90%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Washington accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,931 people applied and 6,272 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3602 / 3947 (91%)
Men
2670 / 2984 (89%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Central Washington University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Central Washington University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Central Washington University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Central Washington considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central Washington University?

3.22
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Central Washington University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.22.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
4%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
22%
2.00-2.49
7%

Central Washington is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
440
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
910
75th Percentile
1150

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Central Washington University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Application notification

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