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Centralia College

Centralia College

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.

Overview of Centralia College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Centralia Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Centralia an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

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.

Student Life

Centralia values student athletics, and belongs to the American Mideast Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Centralia

Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531-4099
http://www.centralia.ctc.edu

Centralia Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts216liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine120nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Business And Management63accounting technology, marketing, marketing studies
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, forensic science, corrections
Medical Administration15medical secretary, medical records tech
Production Trades10welding
Mechanics And Repair10mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics
Science9physical sciences
Engineering Technician8civil engineering tech, electronics tech
Medical Support And Technology6medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, mental health services tech
Office And Administration3office management, general office occupations
Therapy And Counseling2mental and social health services
Law2legal secretary
Computer Science And Engineering2computer programming
Education And Teaching2early childhood education

Number of programs and degrees for Centralia in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree31717
Award of less than 1 academic year1203
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4615

Centralia Student Body

In 2007, Centralia had a total enrollment of 3,652 students (2,139 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black3%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1918%
20-218%
22-248%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4912%
50-6412%
65+7%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Washington99%

Centralia Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time43 %

Centralia Room and Board (2007)

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.

Centralia Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Centralia has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2320
Non-tenured, but on tenure track64

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year27$52,52424$51,933
All faculty totalacademic year27$52,52424$51,933

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Centralia Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballAmerican Mideast Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total123
Baseball101
All Other Sports022

Centralia Degree Programs (2007)

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

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

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

Centralia Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Centralia Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Centralia % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Centralia % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Centralia % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Centralia Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Centralia Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Centralia Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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