At a Glance
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
3,574 students
Admissions: Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
$4,125 in-state tuition
$4,575 out-of-state tuition
Public;
two year
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
General information
Educational system
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private
Public
Type of school
2-year college
Date founded
1925
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation
Nursing-Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot
Trailblazers
School setting
Setting
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Seattle
Population of city the school is in
15,700
Public transportation to campus
Twin City Transit
Student parking on campus
Yes; no parking feehttps://www.centralia.edu/about/maps.aspx
Campus size
31 acres
County
Lewis
School visits
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of undergraduate students
3,574
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students
1,628
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students
2,544
Total enrollment
3,574
Age of students
Percentage of students 25 or older
54%
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45-quarter hour credits per year.)
In-state tuition
$4,125
Out-of-state tuition
$4,575
Fees
$416
Books and supplies
$1,001
Cost information website
https://www.centralia.edu/funding/tuition.aspx
Tuition amounts include Voted, Activity, and Building fees. Additional fees cited here include ASCC student fee and student use fee. Bachelor of Applied Science resident tuition is $6,615 annually (45 credits), plus fees.
Tuition waivers available to
High school students
Veterans
Adult Basic Education, Apprenticeship, EMT, Small Business Management
Contact for counseling or more information
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term)
April 15
Financial aid programs at this school
Loans
Institution loans (from the school)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Contact for more information
Entrance difficulty
For incoming students
Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to
Except for nursing program
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level
Nursing program
Entrance difficulty level for these groups
Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted)
Education required for admission
High school education
High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Application dates
Admission is available
Fall, winter, spring
Fall* application deadline
Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants
Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline
Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants
Continuous
Application requirements
Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants
Standardized test scores
Not considered
High school class rank
Not considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Application essay
Not considered
Character/personal qualities
Not considered
Interview
Not considered
Talent or ability
Not considered
Extracurricular activities
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Related to a school graduate
Not considered
Racial/ethnic group
Not considered
Credits accepted for transfer students
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Life long learning
Military service
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma
Associate
Bachelor's
School catalog
Faculty and instruction
Academic calendar
Quarters
Student faculty ratio
20:1
Graduation requirements
Required number of credits for an associate degree
93 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Math or science requirement
Attendance options
Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Part time
Summer school
Optional academic programs
Freshman honors college
Honors program
Off-campus study
Alternative credit opportunities
Advanced Placement
Challenge for course credit
Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Cooperative education
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)
Independent study
International Baccalaureate
Tech prep
Computing
Computer lab available to students
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms
Computer network can be accessed from off campus
Discount computer purchase plan available
Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name
Kirk Library
Other special programs
Intercollegiate and intramural sports available
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Sport
Men
Women
Men
Women
Baseball
Yes
Basketball
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Soccer
Yes
Softball
Yes
Volleyball
Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.
Athletic association membership
Other sports information
Student activities
Clubs and associations
Housing
Campus housing
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus
Not required
International students only.
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring
Health and legal services available on campus for all students
Low-cost health insurance
Psychological counseling
Other services for all students
Basic job skills
Orientation
Placement testing
Student lounge
Tutoring center, writing center, math tutoring
Services for students with disabilities
Services for women and families
Additional services available for these groups
Adult learners
Athletes
International students
Low-income students
Minorities
Veterans
Campus security
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
Late night transport service
Career Services
Contact for more information
Career services offered
Career counseling
Career interest testing
Career library
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interviews
On campus recruitment by employers
Placement assistance
Résumé preparation assistance
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
Accounting [Associate of Technical Arts]
Accounting Clerk [Certificate]
Addiction Counseling
Chemical Dependency Professional [Associate of Applied Science]
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business Office Technology--Administrative Assistant [Associate of Technical Arts]
Business Office Technology--Office Assistant [Certificate]
Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
Anthropology
Anthropology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Art and Fine Arts, General
Fine Arts Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Associate in Science Track 2: Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics [Associate]
Biological Sciences, General
Associate in Biology [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Science - Transfer]
Associate in Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Sciences [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Broadcast Journalism
Media Studies--Radio Broadcasting/TV Production [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Media Studies--Sports Announcing & Production [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Business Management and Administration
Applied Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Business Administration--Management Emphasis [Associate of Applied Science]
Business, General
Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Chemistry
Associate in Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Sciences [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Chemistry Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Child Care Assisting
Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts]
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Media Studies--Film [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Civil Engineering Technology
Mechanical/Civil Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Communications Operations Technology
Media Studies--Film [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Computer Programming
Information Technology--Applications Development [Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science]
Computer Science
Associate in Science Track 2: Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics [Associate]
Computer Science Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Computer Support Specialist
Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Systems Networking and Administration
Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Construction Management
Associate in Construction Management [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Construction Trades
Flagger Training and Certification (continuing education) [Certificate]
Forklift Certification (continuing education) [Certificate]
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice [Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Technical Arts]
Dental Hygiene
Pre-Dental Hygiene [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Diesel Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Diesel Technology [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Directing, Theater Production, and Theater Arts
Dramatic Arts Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Distance Learning
Associate in Arts [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
Associate in General Studies [Associate]
Criminal Justice [Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Technical Arts]
Dramatic Arts
Dramatic Arts Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts]
Early Childhood Education--Administration [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--Family Child Care [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--General [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--Infant/Toddler [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--School-Age Child Care [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--State Initial Certificate [Certificate]
Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Electronics Assembler [Certificate]
Mechatronics [Associate of Applied Science]
Elementary Education and Teaching
Education [Certificate, Transfer, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts]
Teacher Education [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Teacher Education (Physical Education) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Emergency Medical Care
First Aid and CPR Certification (continuing education) [Certificate]
English Composition and Writing
English Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL) [No Standard Degree]
English Language and Literature
English Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Applied Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Environmental Science
Associate in Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Sciences [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Environmental Science Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Environmental Studies
Environmental Science Pre-Major--Environmental Studies Emphasis [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Science Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Exercise Science and Kinesiotherapy
Exercise Science Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resource Management Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Forensic Science
Criminal Justice--Crime Scene Investigations [Certificate]
Forest Technology
Natural Resource Management Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Forestry
Natural Resource Management Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
French Language and Literature
Foreign Language Pre-Major [Associate, Transfer, Associate of Arts]
General Studies
Associate in Arts [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Associate in General Studies [Associate]
Geological and Earth Sciences
Associate in Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Sciences [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Earth Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
German Language and Literature
Foreign Language Pre-Major [Associate, Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Graphic Design
Graphic Design [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
History
History Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Humanities
Humanities Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Industrial Mechanics
Energy Technology--Power Operations [Associate of Applied Science]
Mechatronics [Associate of Applied Science]
Information Technology
Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Law Enforcement and Police Science
Criminal Justice [Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Technical Arts]
Liberal Studies
Associate in Liberal Arts [Associate]
Machine Shop Technology
Mechatronics [Associate of Applied Science]
Mathematics
Mathematics Education [Associate]
Mathematics Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical/Civil Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Medical Assisting
Medical Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Office Support
Business Office Technology--Medical Scribe [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Medical Secretarial Studies
Business Office Technology--Medical Administrative Assistant [Associate of Technical Arts]
Business Office Technology--Medical Office Assistant [Certificate]
Medical Transcription
Business Office Technology--Medical Scribe [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Middle School Education and Teaching
Chemistry Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Mathematics Education [Associate]
Physics Education Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Teacher Education (Physical Education) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Music, General
Music Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Nursing Assisting
Nursing Assistant Certified [Certificate]
Office Support
Business Office Technology--Office Assistant [Certificate]
Phlebotomy
Physics
Associate in Science Track 2: Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics [Associate]
Physics Education Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Pre-Engineering
Associate in Science Track 2: Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics [Associate]
Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Computer/Electrical Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Pre-Health Services
Pre-Chiropractic/Pre-Physical Therapy Program [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Pre-Dental Hygiene [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Nursing [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Veterinary [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Process Technology
Energy Technology--Power Operations [Associate of Applied Science]
Psychology, General
Psychology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Radio and Television
Media Studies--Film [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Media Studies--Sports Announcing & Production [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Recreation, Fitness, and Leisure Studies
Teacher Education (Physical Education) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Registered Nursing
Nursing (RN) [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Robotics Technology
Electronics, Robotics & Automation (ERA) [Associate of Applied Science]
Mechatronics [Associate of Applied Science]
Secondary Education and Teaching
Chemistry Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Mathematics Education [Associate]
Physics Education Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
Teacher Education (Physical Education) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Sociology
Sociology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Spanish Language and Literature
Foreign Language Pre-Major [Associate, Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Special Education
Education [Certificate, Transfer, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts]
Teacher Education [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Welding Technology
Welding (Evening program) [Certificate]
Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate of Technical Arts]
Welding--FCAW [Certificate]
Welding--MIG [Certificate]
Welding--SMAW [Certificate]
Welding--TIG [Certificate]
Wildlife Sciences and Management
Natural Resource Management Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
Accounting [Associate of Technical Arts]
Accounting Clerk [Certificate]
Business Administration--Management Emphasis [Associate of Applied Science]
Business Office Technology--Administrative Assistant [Associate of Technical Arts]
Business Office Technology--Medical Administrative Assistant [Associate of Technical Arts]
Business Office Technology--Medical Office Assistant [Certificate]
Business Office Technology--Office Assistant [Certificate]
Chemical Dependency Professional [Associate of Applied Science]
Criminal Justice [Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Technical Arts]
Criminal Justice--Crime Scene Investigations [Certificate]
Diesel Equipment Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Diesel Technology [Bachelor of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts]
Electronics Assembler [Certificate]
Electronics, Robotics & Automation (ERA) [Associate of Applied Science]
Energy Technology--Power Operations [Associate of Applied Science]
Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing (RN) [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing Assistant Certified [Certificate]
Welding (Evening program) [Certificate]
Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate of Technical Arts]
Welding--FCAW [Certificate]
Welding--MIG [Certificate]
Welding--SMAW [Certificate]
Welding--TIG [Certificate]
