School Highlights
Centralia College serves 2,314 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 2,314 students
- In-state tuition: $3,858
- Out-state tuition: $4,272
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centralia College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 279 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centralia College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
279 staff
353 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Centralia College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Centralia College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,314 students
4,003 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,450 students
2,116 students
# Part-Time Students
864 students
1,887 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
207 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,450 students
2,116 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
864 students
1,887 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
48 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
71%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
6%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.37%
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,858 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,272 is less than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,858
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,272
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Centralia College is the oldest continuously operating community college in the state of Washington. Founded in 1925, the College has a rich heritage of professional, technical, transfer, and basic skills programs serving the community. Centralia College is a small, rural, safe, comprehensive community college that offers many of the experiences of college life found at larger institutions. We have numerous student activities including clubs, student programs, athletics, theater productions, and dances. The college offersAssociate in Arts (AA), Associate in Liberal Arts (ALA), Associate In Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T), Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) and Associate in General Studies (AGS) degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Centralia College cost?
Centralia College's tuition is approximately $3,858 for In-State students and $4,272 for Out-State students.
What is Centralia College's ranking?
Centralia College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Least expensive tuition.
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