Centralia College

Centralia College Overview

Centralia College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Centralia, Washington. Centralia College was founded in 1925 and enrolls 2,314 undergrads and no graduate students. Centralia College provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Centralia College for Fall 2023 is September 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Centralia College!

Interested in music or performing? At Centralia College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Centralia College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Centralia College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Centralia College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Centralia College on the Student Life page.

2022 Centralia College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,230
Out-of-State	$4,691

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Is Centralia College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a college is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Centralia College offers and if the college could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Centralia College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Centralia College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Centralia College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Centralia College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Centralia College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Centralia College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Centralia College.

Based on this information, does Centralia College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Centralia College a good school for you?

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Where is Centralia College Located?

Centralia College is located in the small town setting of Centralia, Washington.

If you want to see Centralia College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Centralia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Seattle-Tacoma International, Portland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Centralia College and Centralia are like without leaving home.

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