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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Central Washington University?
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, 8,918 people applied and 8,081 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% 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
Considered
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central Washington University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Central Washington University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.17.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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