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 3,324 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,324 students
In-state tuition: $3,858
Out-state tuition: $4,272
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Centralia College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Centralia College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,324 students
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,591 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
1,733 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
332 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,591 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,733 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
48 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
17%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
58%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.75
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)
0.4401%
0.3584%
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 17% 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 16% 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
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (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 (2025)
Enrollment: 3,324 students
In-state tuition: $3,858
Out-state tuition: $4,272
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
