Overview
Centralia College is a 2-year community college and the oldest continuously operating 2-year institution in Washington state. In addition to its associate degree and certificate offerings, Centralia confers four Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Diesel Technology, Teacher Education, Applied Management, and Information Technology. For students with small children, Centralia’s campus is home to a Children’s Lab School that also functions as a laboratory for classes in the college’s Early Childhood Education program.
Average Net Price:
$6,354
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,109 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $5,643 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,865 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,978
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,167
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,209
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3114
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,167
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,003
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
277
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | September 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,277
Total Number of Undergrads
2,277
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
28
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,400
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI started the Music program this year, and I have actually learned more in this program than I had in all of my years in choir from 5th grade to my senior year.
Savannah from Chehalis, WA
Centralia College has gathered and employed staff that are intelligent, flexible, and supportive to their students. Centralia College offers a large variety of vocational, and technical degrees with more individualized educational experiences for their students. The assistance I've received at Centralia College has put to rest any fears I had about struggles of juggling a family, a farm, and furthering my education to achieve my dream.
Cheri from Onalaska, WA
centralia college has many wonderful teachers. i am not an english scholar, and seriously never thought i would actually look forward to attending an english class.
Judy from Onalaska, WA
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