Centralia College
Tel:
(360)736-9391
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%.
- Centralia College is the only community colleges within Lewis County, WA.
- The nearest community college to Centralia College is South Puget Sound Community College (21.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Centralia College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
| Centralia College | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 84 staff | 145 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,317 students | 4,463 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,705 students | 2,353 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,612 students | 2,110 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 58 | 140 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 7% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% |
| % Black | 4% | 4% |
| % White | 75% | 59% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 6% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 34% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,900 | $36,200 |
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 (21.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,881 students | 21.50 Mi2011 Mottman Rd SW
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(360)596-5241 21.504,881 - 5,927 students | 36.50 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)964-6500 36.505,927 - 3,682 students | 38.60 Mi4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)589-5800 38.603,682 - 6,352 students | 39.60 Mi1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632
39.606,352 - Tacoma Community CollegePublic7,189 students | 41.80 Mi6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253)566-5000 41.807,189
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