Centralia College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6368 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1752 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1664 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 57 | In Washington |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,244
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- centralia.edu
Centralia College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Centralia College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
672 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
710 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Centralia College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1285 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 439 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 248 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 182 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,228
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,772 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,772 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,157 |
| Fee in-district | $494 |
| Fee in-state | $494 |
| Fee out-of-state | $494 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 30 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,155 |
Centralia College majors
Centralia College has granted 57 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Centralia College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 251 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 19 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 22 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 4 | 14 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 16 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 16 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 5 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 374 | 57 |
Centralia College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 35% | 48% |
Publications & Citations
Centralia College has published 92 scientific papers with 972 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Genetics, Biochemistry, Engineering, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 |
| 2003 | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 |
| 2005 | 2 | 15 |
| 2006 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 |
| 2009 | 3 | 23 |
| 2010 | 4 | 23 |
| 2011 | 1 | 23 |
| 2012 | 0 | 23 |
| 2013 | 0 | 25 |
| 2014 | 1 | 25 |
| 2015 | 2 | 31 |
| 2016 | 0 | 33 |
| 2017 | 2 | 34 |
| 2018 | 1 | 41 |
| 2019 | 23 | 33 |
| 2020 | 2 | 51 |
| 2021 | 4 | 66 |
| 2022 | 3 | 61 |
| 2023 | 4 | 59 |
| 2024 | 3 | 89 |
| 2025 | 5 | 96 |
Notable alumni
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Ford Rainey
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Ford Rainey was an American film, stage, and television actor.
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Charlie Albright
- Occupations
- pianist
- Biography
-
Charlie Albright is an American pianist and composer. He is an official Steinway Artist, 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipient, 2010 Gilmore Young Artist (2010) and former Young Concert Artist. He graduated from Harvard College (AB) and the New England Conservatory (MM) as the first classical pianist in the schools' five-year AB/MM Joint Program, was named the Leverett House Artist in Residence for 2011–2012, and was one of the 15 Most Interesting Seniors of the Harvard College Class of 2011. He graduated from the Juilliard School of Music with his post-graduate Artist Diploma (AD) in 2014.
General info
| Founded | 1925 |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 332 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 Centralia College Blvd. Centralia, Washington, 98531-4099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 3607369391 |