Centralia College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Centralia College is a public community college in Centralia, Washington, enrolling about 1,552 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,862 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,266. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,266
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $9,862 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,552 70.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.72%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
  • First-Generation Students: 46.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,161
  • Room & Board: $17,307 annual estimate

Centralia College: what the data shows

Common questions about Centralia College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Centralia College?

Centralia College is located in Centralia, WA (ZIP 98531-4099).

NCES locale classification: Town distant.

Is Centralia College public or private?

Centralia College is a Public institution.

How much does Centralia College cost?

Published tuition: $5,266 in-state, $5,651 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $9,862.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,471
$30,001–$48,000$9,395
$48,001–$75,000$12,021
$75,001–$110,000$13,121

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,064.

How big is Centralia College?

Total enrollment: 1,552 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,161 students.

About 70% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Centralia College?

150%-time completion rate: 41.72%.

What do graduates of Centralia College earn?

Median earnings: $35,989 six years after entry; $43,140 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

27.24% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Centralia College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Centralia College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.72%; median earnings $43,140 at 10 years; net price $9,862. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,266
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centralia College was $5,266.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$9,862
2024 Value

In 2024 Centralia College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,862.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$39,448 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$9,862 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$21,064 4-Year In-State Tuition

$22,604 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$17,307 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$23,101 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$92,404 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Centralia College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Centralia College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$4,335$4,755$5,880
2014$3,858$4,272$5,514
2015$4,188$4,600$5,293
2016$4,188$4,600$6,113
2017$4,343$4,766$6,053
2018$4,437$4,872$6,565
2019$4,542$4,991$6,354
2020$4,652$5,113$5,949
2021$4,770$5,239$7,261
2022$4,891$5,381$7,303
2023$5,109$5,643$7,600

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 College reported total enrollment of about 1,552 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%). About 27.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Centralia College in 2024 is 1,552 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,161 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 58.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

41.72% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Centralia College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
  • Building Construction Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 20% male / 80% 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 College.

Return on Investment

$43,140 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

993.59% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Centralia College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 251 completions

2. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 79 completions

3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 59 completions

4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 58 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions

6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 24 completions

7. Drywall Installation/Drywaller: 22 completions

8. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 21 completions

9. Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector: 18 completions

Most popular programs at Centralia College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Centralia College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Centralia College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,395
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,813

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 College is a public institution located in Centralia, WA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 1,552 students. Student body composition includes White (58.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.72%. Approximately 27.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers

Location

Centralia, WA 98531-4099

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Centralia College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Centralia College located?

Centralia College is located in Centralia, WA.

How much does Centralia College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,266 and average net price is $9,862 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,307 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Centralia College?

Centralia College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,161 students, White (58.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Centralia College?

About 46.6% of students at Centralia College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Centralia College earn?

Median earnings are $35,989 six years after entry and $43,140 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Centralia College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 41.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Centralia College public or private?

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

Is Centralia College an HBCU?

No. Centralia College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Centralia College a tribal college?

No. Centralia College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Centralia College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Centralia College does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.5%).

Is Centralia College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Centralia College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Washington trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington

    • 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.