The student population of Centralia College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five years.
The Centralia College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,077 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,561 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
1,516 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
49 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
66%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.73
College Completion Rate
34%
29%
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 $4,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,272 is less than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,858
$4,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,272
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
64%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (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.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 3,077 students
In-state tuition: $3,858
Out-state tuition: $4,272
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 34%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,058 per year for in-state students and $7,211 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
