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Centralia College

#1858 in US ranking Centralia, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,847
Tuition & fees
$8,440
Avg. aid
$7,974
Receiving aid
80%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$45,943
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Centralia College?

Centralia College's recurring public lectures and performances offer ways to engage with campus beyond regular classes. Its Lyceum program brings speakers and presentations to the college, while theater productions give student performers and audiences a shared campus event.

Commencement is the annual milestone at which the college recognizes students completing credentials. Event calendars and performance schedules vary by year, so students interested in a particular lecture, production, or ceremony should confirm its date and participation arrangements through the current college calendar. These events are documented opportunities to take part in campus life, not evidence that every student attends.

What are the student housing and dining options at Centralia College?

Centralia College reports college-operated housing for undergraduates, but availability should not be read as a guarantee of placement. Students considering a move to Centralia need the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract terms, and occupancy dates before making a budget.

Housing decisions should include more than the advertised room charge: students should ask what utilities or furnishings are included, whether internet service is provided, and how deposits and academic breaks are handled. Those who plan to live off campus will need to compare rentals and transportation costs independently.

Students should also check the college's current food-service options and operating hours rather than assume that housing includes a meal plan. A commuter, a student in college-operated housing, and a student renting elsewhere may have substantially different food expenses.

Centralia College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Centralia College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
16:1
Campus size
31 acres

Centralia College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Centralia College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Kirk Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Centralia College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Centralia College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.