Centre Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 54.36%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1360. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $52,820
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Centre:
- Total Enrollment: 1,404
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.9% men, 52.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 81%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 88%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 29 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Centre Overview
Centre College (Centre) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Danville, KY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Centre's tuition & fees is $52,820 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $40,715.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,404 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Centre's acceptance rate is 54.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.39%. The median SAT score is 1360 and the ACT score is 29.
Centre ranked 55th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 2nd in Kentucky Colleges rankings. Centre College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Centre College is $52,820.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $55,192 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Centre College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Centre
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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