Centralia College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The 90.3% acceptance rate means Centralia College is likely within reach for many applicants, so use your energy to choose the right program, meet deadlines, and understand costs. Because it is test-optional, SAT or ACT scores are an optional strategy, not the center of your admissions plan.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Centralia College facts and stats
Centralia College enrolls about 2,244 undergraduate students. Centralia College is located in a small-town setting, with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Centralia, WA

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Key Centralia College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Centralia College, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for another superscoring opportunity, then match your final test date to Centralia College’s regular admission deadline. The April 15 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing timeline unless another college or scholarship specifically requires scores.
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What you'll actually pay
At Centralia College, in-state tuition is $4,623 and out-of-state tuition is $5,157. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

Centralia College’s out-of-state tuition is $5,157, while in-state tuition is $4,623. Students should also plan for fees, books, transportation, and living expenses, which can make the total amount paid higher than tuition alone. Actual costs will vary based on course load, financial need, and available grants or scholarships.
Student life at Centralia College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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SAT: 910–1150
ACT: 21–25
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