CWU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Central Washington University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is CWU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Central Washington University (CWU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CWU's acceptance rate is 90.62% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 8,919 students applied and 8,082 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CWU.

CWU's acceptance rate places 14th out of 22 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
CWU's yield rate is 20.03%, which is moderately lower by 9.40 percentage points (approximately 32.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CWU at Washington colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize CWU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CWU's acceptance rate is 90.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.03%. 3,824 men and 5,021 women applied to CWU and 3,413 men and 4,598 women students were accepted.

Among them, 746 men and 846 women were enrolled in CWU. You can explore the CWU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CWU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,919	3,824	5,021	0	74
Admitted	8,082	3,413	4,598	0	71
Enrolled	1,619	746	846	0	27
Acceptance Rate	90.62%	89.25%	91.58%	-	95.95%
Yield	20.03%	21.86%	18.40%	-	38.03%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Central Washington University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,619 first-year students enrolled in CWU. The proportion of full-time students is 93.51% and part-time students is 6.49%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.08% and women students is 52.25%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CWU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CWU
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	1,619	746	846	27
Full-time	1,514	695	793	26
Part-time	105	51	53	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Rank to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CWU. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Central Washington University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CWU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CWU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Application: www.cwu.edu/about/campus-locations/online/
Calendar System: Quarter
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the CWU?

CWU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 90.62%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CWU?

CWU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CWU require essays or personal statements?

CWU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for CWU admission?

CWU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

CWU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CWU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school rank as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

CWU does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CWU?

The institutional SAT code for CWU is 4044 and 4-digit ACT code is 4444.