Centralia Beauty College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Centralia Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Centralia, Washington, enrolling about 90 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.82% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (76.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,447 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 90 73.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.82%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 134
Centralia Beauty College: what the data shows
Common questions about Centralia Beauty College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Centralia Beauty College?
Centralia Beauty College is located in Centralia, WA (ZIP 98531).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Centralia Beauty College public or private?
Centralia Beauty College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Centralia Beauty College cost?
Average net price after aid: $10,447.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,278 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,890 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,913 |
| $110,001+ | $14,913 |
How big is Centralia Beauty College?
Total enrollment: 90 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 134 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Centralia Beauty College?
150%-time completion rate: 81.82%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
How much debt do students have?
14.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Centralia Beauty College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (32 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Centralia Beauty College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.82%; net price $10,447. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centralia Beauty College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,447
2024 Value
In 2024 Centralia Beauty College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,447.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,788 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,447 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Centralia Beauty College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
19.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Centralia Beauty College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Centralia Beauty College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | $14,900 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,136 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,429 |
| 2021 | — | — | $12,858 |
| 2022 | — | — | $9,991 |
| 2023 | — | — | $8,004 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Centralia Beauty College reported total enrollment of about 90 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%), and Two or More Races (7.8%). About 14.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Centralia Beauty College in 2024 is 90 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 134 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.09% 100% Completion Time
81.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.09% of students graduating from Centralia Beauty College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 6% male / 94% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Centralia Beauty College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Centralia Beauty College.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 32 completions
2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Centralia Beauty College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Centralia Beauty College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Centralia Beauty College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,341
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Centralia Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Centralia, WA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 90 students. Student body composition includes White (76.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%), Two or More Races (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.82%. Approximately 14.06% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Centralia, WA 98531
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.82% graduation rate, Centralia Beauty College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Centralia Beauty College located?
Centralia Beauty College is located in Centralia, WA.
How much does Centralia Beauty College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $10,447 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Centralia Beauty College?
Centralia Beauty College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 134 students, White (76.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Centralia Beauty College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 81.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Centralia Beauty College public or private?
Centralia Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Centralia, WA.
Is Centralia Beauty College an HBCU?
No. Centralia Beauty College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Centralia Beauty College a tribal college?
No. Centralia Beauty College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Centralia Beauty College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Centralia Beauty College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.3%).
Is Centralia Beauty College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Centralia Beauty College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.