Centralia College — tuition $4,623 in-state, $5,157 out-of-stateCentralia College campus, Centralia, WA. Photo: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
58/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
F
27/100
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
2,335
Total Enrollment
46%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,280
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Centralia College ▼
49%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Centralia College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$43,140
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,989
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
41.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 43rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Centralia College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Centralia College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $399,474
Avg rent near campus: $1,300/mo — vs ~$750/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98530 (3.7% cap, Bucoda)
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🏆 Where Centralia College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,135 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person45%
Hybrid (Some Online)27%
Fully Online27%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)43%
25-64 (Adult)32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Centralia 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 College?
Tuition at Centralia College is
$4,623 for in-state students
and $5,157 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,280.
What is the graduation rate at Centralia College?
The graduation rate at Centralia College is 46%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Centralia College a good school?
Centralia College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Centralia College?
Centralia College has a total enrollment of 2,335 students.
Is there rental demand near Centralia College?
Yes! Approximately 49% of students at Centralia College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,135 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Centralia area.
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