Central Washington University
- Public
Central Washington University: international tuition 27,526 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 46,925 USD, acceptance rate 90.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
First-year Vietnamese students are automatically considered for CWU merit scholarships of about $6,979 to $12,380 per year based on GPA. The pages do not clarify need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 93.5% of applicants (7,894 of 8,442). The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 46,925 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 31/1. You apply through CWU application portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Central Washington University?
International tuition is 27,526 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 46,925 USD.
Does Central Washington University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year Vietnamese students are automatically considered for CWU merit scholarships of about $6,979 to $12,380 per year based on GPA. The pages do not clarify need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Central Washington University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Central Washington University?
The acceptance rate is 90.6%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerYes
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iYes
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
CWU International Student Scholarship (undergraduate merit)MeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page6,979 – 12,380 USD/year≈ ₫182M – ₫323M
The page explicitly offers this to international students and considers them automatically upon admission.
- Renewable in later years
Bonaudi Family Endowed Scholarship in BiologyIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page only says the award is for Biology majors and gives no citizenship or visa eligibility.
Gary C Irvine ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page gives major and GPA requirements but does not state whether international students are eligible.
Kittitas Audubon ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The award identifies undergraduate and academic/major criteria, but does not state citizenship or visa eligibility.
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2026
- First-year priority date for Winter Quarter 2027Applicationin16days
- First-year priority date for Spring Quarter 2027Application+108 days
What the school weighs in admission
- GPAVery important
- Rigor of secondary school recordConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- SATACTNot considered
- InterviewNot considered
- Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
After admission, you may receive AP credit with a score of 3 or higher.
Scores that count12345After admission, you may receive IB credit with a score of 3 or higher.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
48 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data