Centralia, IL Colleges
Centralia
Centralia is a town located in Marion, Washington, Clinton, and Jefferson Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 13,032 at the 2010 census. The town was founded because it was the point where the two original branches of the Illinois Central Railroad, built in 1853, converged. The town is named for the railroad. The current mayor is Tom Ashby.
Because of its unique location within multiple counties, portions of Centralia are associated with different Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs). The Centralia Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Marion County. The Clinton County portion of the city is considered part of the St. Louis, MO–IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Jefferson County portion lies within the Mt. Vernon Micropolitan Statistical Area. The portion of Centralia in Washington County is not considered part of any metropolitan or micropolitan area.
Schools in and around Centralia, IL
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Kaskaskia College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 5,337 students; $10,880 average out-state tuition; $4,800 average in-state tuition |
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Rend Lake College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 5,502 students; $4,500 average out-state tuition; $3,645 average in-state tuition |
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Greenville College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,551 students; $20,766 average out-state tuition; $20,766 average in-state tuition |
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McKendree University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 3,284 students; $22,330 average out-state tuition; $22,330 average in-state tuition |
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges-Frontier Community Coll
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 2,009 students; $8,581 average out-state tuition; $6,308 average in-state tuition |
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Southwestern Illinois College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 14,440 students; $9,884 average out-state tuition; $6,020 average in-state tuition |
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Four or more years; Public; 13,940 students; $12,708 average out-state tuition; $5,668 average in-state tuition |
Centralia, IL Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CPA Examination Award - Illinois CPA Society | $823 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Centralia
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Radiologic Technology -- Radiographer
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapist
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technician
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- General Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Child Care Provider
- Accounting
- Business/Commerce
- Agriculture
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Architectural Drafting and CAD/CADD
- System Administration
- Chef Training
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technician
