Centralia College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,476 students.
About This School
Centralia College is a public institution located in Centralia, Washington with approximately 1,476 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,600 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $35,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Centralia College is a public community college in Centralia, Washington. Although it primarily offers certificates and Associate degrees, it also offers a few Bachelor's degrees. Founded in 1925, Centralia is the oldest continuously operating community college in the state of Washington. The college sits on 29 acres (120,000 m2) in the middle of the town of Centralia. There is a branch education center, Centralia College East, in the town of Morton and the college offers a range of online and correspondence courses. Overall, the college serves an area of 2,409 square miles (6,240 km2) in Lewis County and southern Thurston County under the administrative classification of Community College District Twelve.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,600/year after aid, this is one of the more affordable paths to a certificate, associate's, or even a bachelor's degree, and its history as Washington's oldest continuously operating community college suggests stability and local credibility. However, the 46% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start here finish, which is worth taking seriously — talk to an advisor early and have a clear plan. The median earnings of $35,400 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense if you're targeting a specific local career, transferring to a four-year school, or keeping costs low while you figure out your next step.
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