by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Centralia College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Centralia College came in at $5,266 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,651. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals came to $494 in-state and $494 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $5,157 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Total | $5,266 | $5,651 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Centralia College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Centralia College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Centralia College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Centralia College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Centralia College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,343 | $4,812 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,458 | $4,948 |
| One Year Ago | $4,623 | $5,157 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $5,157 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Centralia College has trended over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.36%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,442. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.57%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $5,796.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,442 | $5,796 |
| In 2 Years | $5,624 | $5,945 |
| In 3 Years | $5,812 | $6,098 |
| In 4 Years | $6,007 | $6,254 |
| In 5 Years | $6,208 | $6,414 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $24,093, or about $22,885 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Centralia College, see the Centralia College Financial Aid page.
