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Central Washington University Acceptance Rate

Ellensburg, Washington · Public · 4-year or above

90.2%
Acceptance rate · 2023–24
Applicants
6,829
Admitted
6,161
Yield
25.5%
Test policy
Test-blind

Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026

Trend · IPEDS 2014–2024

Acceptance rate & applications over time

Acceptance rate 0%25%50%75%100%test-blind86.5%90.2% Applications 4.1k6.8k 14–1517–1820–2123–24
Acceptance rateApplications

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Over the 10 years of federal data, Central Washington University's acceptance rate has risen from 86.5% in 2014–15 to 90.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,120 to 6,829 (+66%) over that period.

Its 90.2% rate makes Central Washington University more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 26%.

Central Washington University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 25.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.

Full year-by-year table
YearApplicantsAdmittedAcceptanceEnrolled
2014–15 4,120 3,562 86.5% 1,363
2015–16 4,934 4,027 81.6% 1,661
2016–17 7,255 5,783 79.7% 1,911
2017–18 8,597 7,423 86.3% 2,133
2018–19 10,148 7,932 78.2% 2,244
2019–20 11,017 9,356 84.9% 2,172
2020–21 13,263 11,405 86% 1,723
2021–22 10,767 9,523 88.4% 1,371
2022–23 6,409 5,992 93.5% 1,410
2023–24 6,829 6,161 90.2% 1,568
By gender · 2023–24

Acceptance rate by gender

GroupApplicantsAdmittedAcceptance
Women3,8763,53091.1%
Men2,8952,58189.2%
Test scores · 2023–24

SAT / ACT ranges & policy

Test-blind (not considered).

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How Central Washington University compares

Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.

0%50%100%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 89.4%
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 90.1%
Central Washington University 90.2%
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 90.4%
University of Central Arkansas 90.5%
University of Houston-Downtown 90.6%
Western Washington University 91.3%
Eastern Washington University 91.8%
University of Washington-Bothell Campus 91.8%
FAQ

Frequently asked

What is Central Washington University's acceptance rate?

Central Washington University's acceptance rate is 90.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,161 admitted of 6,829 applicants).

Is Central Washington University test optional?

Central Washington University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.

How many people apply to Central Washington University?

Central Washington University received 6,829 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,161.

Is Central Washington University getting harder to get into?

Central Washington University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86.5% in 2014–15 to 90.2% in 2023–24.

Method & sources

How this is calculated

Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cwu.edu/.