Centralia College

600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531
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School Highlights

Centralia College serves 3,317 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.

Top Placements

Centralia College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centralia College(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty84 staff145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Centralia College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 27:1 over five years.
The Centralia College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,317 students4,463 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio39:131:1
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# Full-Time Students1,705 students2,353 students
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# Part-Time Students1,612 students2,110 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-140
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
2%
7%
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% Hispanic
6%
10%
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% Black
4%
4%
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% White
75%
59%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
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% Non Resident races
1%
6%
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% Unknown races
4%
7%
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Diversity Score0.430.62
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College Completion Rate
34%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,900$36,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,858 is less than the state average of $4,032. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,272 is less than the state average of $7,264. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,858$4,032
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,272$7,264
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid72%71%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Centralia College is South Puget Sound Community College (21.3 miles away).
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    Public
    4,881 students | 21.30 Mi2011 Mottman Rd SW
    Olympia,  WA  98512
    (360) 596-5241     21.304,881
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    5,927 students | 36.40 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98498
    (253) 964-6500     36.405,927
  • Clover Park Technical College
    Public
    3,682 students | 38.60 Mi4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98499
    (253) 589-5800     38.603,682
  • Lower Columbia College
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    6,352 students | 39.70 Mi1600 Maple Street
    Longview,  WA  98632
    39.706,352
  • Tacoma Community College
    Public
    7,189 students | 42.00 Mi6501 S 19th St
    Tacoma,  WA  98466
    (253) 566-5000     42.007,189
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 3,317 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,858
  • Out-state tuition: $4,272
  • Student:teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
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Did You Know?
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,032 per year for in-state students and $7,264 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,830 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Washington is South Seattle College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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