Centralia College, a public community college located in Centralia, Washington, was established in 1925. Centralia is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State and the campus is spread across an area of 29 acres. The college operates a satellite campus and enrolls more than 10,000 students annually. Centralia offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Centralia College boasts an excellent intercollegiate program, which includes several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college participates as a member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). Centralia College’s sports teams are called the Trailblazers.
The campus of Centralia is in Centralia, WA, which is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Centralia include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Centralia an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Centralia had 3,652 students enrolled (2,139 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Centralia values student athletics, and belongs to the American Mideast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531-4099
http://www.centralia.ctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 216 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 120 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 63 | accounting technology, marketing, marketing studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, forensic science, corrections |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics |
| Science | 9 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, mental health services tech |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management, general office occupations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | mental and social health services |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer programming |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Centralia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 317 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 120 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 46 | 15 |
In 2007, Centralia had a total enrollment of 3,652 students (2,139 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Centralia, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,945 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,353 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Centralia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377200)
Centralia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 27 | $52,524 | 24 | $51,933 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $52,524 | 24 | $51,933 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 2 | 2 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centralia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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