The student population of Centralia College has declined by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Centralia College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,153 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,167 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
986 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
207 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,167 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
986 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
48 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
8%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
6%
10%
% Hawaiian
63%
46%
% Two or more races
13%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.73
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)
0.4389%
0.3575%
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 13% 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 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,858
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,272
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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 (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,153 students
In-state tuition: $3,858
Out-state tuition: $4,272
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 94%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 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.
