by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Central Washington University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on CWU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Central Washington University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $25,213 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Washington get a discount and only needed to pay $8,685 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $23,184 | $2,029 | $25,213 |
| In-State | $6,656 | $2,029 | $8,685 |
CWU tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Central Washington University cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Central Washington University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $25,213.
In-state undergrads in Washington pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. CWU only charges $8,685 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Central Washington University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Central Washington University Financial Aid.
In-state CWU tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.47% over the past five years. Washington residents may pay an estimated $9,119 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at CWU would be $18,464, and $37,852 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 3.03%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $26,765 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $54,342 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at CWU, and $112,031 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at CWU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.