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Central Washington University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Central Washington University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Central Washington competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference from Ellensburg, Washington. Led by head coach Lauren Herseth, Central Washington University pairs a 91% acceptance rate with a 54% graduation rate and a $19,898 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
20,461
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
91%
State
Washington
City
Ellensburg
Address
400 East University Way

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 69% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Hannah Stires
Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Joe Holland
Women's Volleyball Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Morgan Halady
Women's Volleyball Graduate Assistant Coach
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Lauren Herseth
Head Volleyball Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 66% of D2 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$49,398
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$61,580
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 39% of D2 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,231
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$25,340
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$17,224
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,898
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$60
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 89% of D2 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$584,163
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$124,612
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