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 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 9% 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
0.48
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 $4,559. 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 $7,740. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,858
$4,559
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,272
$7,740
% 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.
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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)
