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Centralia College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 67
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Centralia, Washington, Centralia College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Centralia College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Centralia College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Centralia College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Centralia College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,770

Cost of attendance at Centralia College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,239

Cost of attendance at Centralia College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Centralia College received on average $7,061 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,061
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 106 40% $5,266 $558,217
Other Federal Grant 118 45% $5,172 $610,337
State Grant/Scholarships 124 47% $3,371 $418,056
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 63 24% $1,944 $122,481
Total Grant & Scholarships 163 62% $7,061 $1,150,874

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Centralia College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Centralia College students is 43.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.0%.

43.9%

  • white 46.6% 109 students
  • unknown 45.4% 5 students
  • hispanic 32.5% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 52.6% 10 students

Service Offerings

Centralia College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Centralia College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training