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 bandAvg. 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:

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: 20182023 (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:

  • 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.