Centralia College

Overview

Centralia College, established in 1925, is a public community college located in Centralia, Washington, roughly equidistant from Seattle and Portland, nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The college offers a blend of vocational, technical, and transfer associate degrees alongside a limited number of bachelor's programs, with a particular emphasis on fields such as nursing and applied management. Centralia's campus showcases a mix of historic and contemporary architecture with facilities designed to support its academic programs. The institution features both on-campus housing options and commuter services for its diverse student population. While its admission process is generally considered open enrollment, some programs may have additional requirements. Centralia College does not have a widely recognized athletics program, focusing its resources on educational continuity and professional preparedness.

Centralia College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,288 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 989 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,458 plus fees of $433.