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Centralia College

Centralia, WA · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Centralia College

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. The college sits on 29 acres (120,000 m2) in the middle of the town of Centralia. There is a branch education center, Centralia College East, in the town of Morton and the college offers a range of online and correspondence courses. Overall, the college serves an area of 2,409 square miles (6,240 km2) in Lewis County and southern Thurston County under the administrative classification of Community College District Twelve.

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Open

Acceptance

$9,862

Net price

1,552

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,862

Average net price

$5,266

In-state tuition

$5,651

Out-of-state tuition

$17,307

Room & board

$528

Books & supplies

$19,910

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$8,471
$30–48K
$9,395
$48–75K
$12,021
$75–110K
$13,121

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$43,140

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,989

Median earnings (6 yrs)

42%

Graduation rate

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,813

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,552

Total enrollment

30%

Part-time

27

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women
42% men

Race & ethnicity

White
58%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
9%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Centralia College FAQ

Is Centralia College a public or private school?

Centralia College is a public institution located in Centralia, WA.

What is the acceptance rate at Centralia College?

Centralia College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Centralia College cost?

The average annual net price at Centralia College is $9,862 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,266 in-state and $5,651 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Centralia College?

About 42% of students at Centralia College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Centralia College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Centralia College students earn a median of $43,140 per year.

How many students attend Centralia College?

Centralia College enrolls about 1,552 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — United States Geological Survey (USGS) · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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