Below Average

Score: 41/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Centralia Beauty College

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Centralia, Washington 98531

🌐 www.centraliabeautycollege.com/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 13%

Outcomes

38/100

Affordability

46/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

13%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Centralia Beauty College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

81.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

14.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Centralia Beauty College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $399,474
Avg rent near campus: $1,300/mo
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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

35%

Receive Any Aid

35%

Receive Pell Grants

30%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 32 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Centralia Beauty College's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

95%

Women

47%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%

Hispanic 20%

Black 5%

Asian 1%

Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%

25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Centralia Beauty College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Centralia Beauty College?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Centralia Beauty College?

The graduation rate at Centralia Beauty College is 13%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Centralia Beauty College a good school?

Centralia Beauty College has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Centralia Beauty College?

Centralia Beauty College has a total enrollment of 88 students.

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