Centre College students earn an extraordinary liberal arts and sciences education, and the Centre Experience ensures study abroad, participation in hands-on research, and community engagement are possible for every student. Centre is proud to offer significant financial aid to make a premier education accessible and affordable.

Centre is a leading institution for study abroad and more than 85% of Centre students study abroad or away at least once. On campus, 98% of students live in our residence halls, and with more than 100 clubs and activities, varsity and club sports, Greek Life, and the arts, campus life is vibrant, fun, inclusive, respectful, and safe.

Our brand-new and recently upgraded athletic facilities are remarkable, with new fields or facilities for baseball, football, men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, softball, and lacrosse, indoor and outdoor facilities for track and field.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 15

Acceptance Rate

69%

SAT Range

1190-1430

ACT Range

27-33

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$22,470 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$36,138 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

82%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 22 responses

56%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 25 responses

38%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 26 responses

Majors

Business Major

The business major builds on the liberal arts tradition of Centre College to prepare the next generation of thoughtful and responsible business leaders.

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,320 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

22%

Varsity Athletes

40%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 18 responses

Dedicated
39%
Ambitious
28%
Engaged
22%
Greek
6%
Racist
6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

99%

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Poll

47%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 32 responses

Poll

47%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 34 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 17 responses

Do your best. Be your best. No regrets.
29%
"work hard, play hard"
29%
Personal education, Extraordinary success
24%
Intoxicated Environment
6%
Intriguing
6%
Underrated
6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,500 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

86%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%

82%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responses

Centre College Reviews

367 reviews

I have attended Centre College since August of 2021. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience, as I find Centre to be a college that genuinely cares about its students. We have a great study abroad program with several country options, as well as a 3-week course in January and May called "Centre Terms" that allow students to go abroad for a short time when they don't want/have no time to study abroad for a semester. The faculty and staff are very friendly and helpful, especially our premier scholarship departments are helpful to students who aren't recipients of the scholarships. I am fortunate enough to have earned a first-generation premier scholarship, but I often seek council from a faculty member over a different scholarship program. Because of his helpfulness, he has helped me earn a competitive summer internship, as he trained me for interviews and heavily revised my essays. The professors at Centre are also helpful and always willing to meet outside of class to help students.

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My best experience with Centre is their study abroad programs. They have incredible opportunities all around the world and offer multiple scholarships to help pay for those opportunities as well. During my time at Centre I have been able to travel to 11 countries! The professors are also very caring and invested in your learning experiences. It is hard to say which professor I like more because they have all had an immense impact on my learning and have changed the way I view the world.

Centre has an amazing network of students, professors, and alumni who support you and challenge you in the best ways possible. You are pushed to be the best version of yourself, academically and personally. You create relationships where you are understood for who you are and appreciated for the differences that you bring into the room. You are set up for the real world and taught how to carry yourself well in professional settings.
Centre also has an incredible study abroad program. That is personally what drew me to the school and it has yet to disappoint. Just like with admissions, you are able to apply for scholarships and get an amazing deal on traveling the world while learning alongside true professionals.

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