Centralia College: Review & Facts

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Centralia College is a small four-year, public school with 2,280 students enrolled. This school was established in 1925 and is one of the 2 schools located in Centralia, Washington.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree are offered at Centralia College.

Majors
Offered

31

CC follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Management, Nursing, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Centralia College student retention rate is low at 53% (way below Washington average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

53%

Bad

The graduation rate at Centralia College is low: 42%. Roughly 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Centralia College is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, about $5,000 a year. The additional fees at CC (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $500; which comes to $5,500 a year.

Read the details about CC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Centralia College is $35.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at CC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (360) 736-9391 or check Centralia College Website.

Opportunities and Services

CC provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at CC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C+

Dicey

CC offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - roughly $4,800 a year.

Based on the college crime information, CC appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Centralia College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, Washington
98531-4099, USA