The campus of Centralia is in Centralia, Washington, which is a town not far from a more urbanized 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 and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Centralia an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Centralia had 4,037 students enrolled (2,263 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Improving people's lives through life-long learning"
More complete details are provided below.
Centralia College
600 W Locust St
Centralia, WA 98531-4099
http://www.centralia.ctc.edu
Centralia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 225 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 28 | precision production, welding |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting technology, marketing, marketing studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 16 | medical secretary, clinical assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | diesel mechanics |
| Science | 8 | physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer programming, computer networking |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Centralia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 330 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 81 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 20 | 2 |
In 2005, Centralia had a total enrollment of 4,037 students (2,263 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
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 | $ 2,746 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,140 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 30 | $49,545 | 24 | $48,222 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $49,545 | 24 | $48,222 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 11 | 15 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centralia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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 placement 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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