Centralia College

600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531
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  • Centralia College is a public community college in Centralia, Washington. Although it primarily offers certificates and Associate degrees, it also offers a few Bachelor's degrees. Founded in 1925, Centralia is the oldest continuously operating community college in the state of Washington.

School Highlights

Centralia College serves 2,244 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,244 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,858
  • Out-state tuition: $4,272
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • 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 119 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Centralia College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1925
Total Faculty
119 staff
156 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Centralia College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Centralia College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,244 students
3,791 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
1,493 students
1,835 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
751 students
1,956 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,244 students
3,741 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,493 students
1,835 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
751 students
1,956 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

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% Asian
2%
9%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
18%
19%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
57%
40%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
7%
8%
% Unknown races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.77

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
44%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$36,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $3,858 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% 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 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,858
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,272
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
70%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,244 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,858
  • Out-state tuition: $4,272
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 79%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Washington is Seattle Central College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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