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Centralia College

Centralia College

Centralia, WA · Town · 1,552 students
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$9,862
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$43,140
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Founded in 1925 as Washington state’s oldest continuously operating community college, Centralia College is best known for its accessible university transfer pathways and hands-on workforce training. The college excels in high-demand career and technical programs such as nursing, diesel technology, and energy systems, while also offering select Bachelor of Applied Science degrees tailored to regional industry needs. Campus life offers a close-knit, supportive environment with small class sizes, anchored by a 30-acre campus that serves as a vital educational and cultural hub for Lewis County.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Centralia, WA, 98531-4099 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
59 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,266$5,651
Housing & food (on campus)$17,307$17,307
Books & supplies$528$528
Cost of attendance$28,185$20,295 est.
Average net price$9,862Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,651
In-state: $5,266
Housing & food (on campus)$17,307
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$20,295 est.
In-state: $28,185
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,862
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.centralia.edu
How it’s made up · in-state, 2025-26
Centralia College’s own figures for 2025-26, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$5,265
Books & supplies$528
Personal expenses$1,908
Transportation$2,790
Total published by the school$28,185
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,471
$30–48k
$9,395
$48–75k
$12,021
$75–110k
$13,121
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
12%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 22% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 34% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,989
10 yrs after entry$43,140
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$16,369
Independent
58%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
30%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
18%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
10%
Varsity sports
NWAC · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,989
After 10 yrs
$43,140
Business Administration, Management and Operations27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions8
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,395/mo
Teaching spend
$6,813
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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