Centre College

Danville, Kentucky
4-year Private university
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Overview

Centre College is a private institution established in 1819 with city setting located at Danville. It is ranked 51 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. All students must live on campus, unless they commute from a parent’s home nearby or are married. A limited number of seniors who apply to move off campus will be permitted to do so. All students are allowed to have cars, which is a good thing for outdoor enthusiasts; without venturing far from campus, students can play frisbee golf at Henry Jackson Park, canoe at Cummins Falls Marina or explore the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge. Students at Centre College are encouraged to take on experiential learning projects, be it through an internship or research with a faculty member. All students can showcase their creativity, experiments and projects at the Centre RICE Symposium, held on campus each year.

#51 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Danville, Kentucky
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1819
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,357 Undergraduates
Website http://www.centre.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$63,470
Cost of Attendance
$23,062
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $41,700
Outstate Tuition Fee $41,700
Room and Board Fees $13,040
$28,265 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

62% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

93 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Nov
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$44,777 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$41,084 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $63,470
61% Students with need received Financial Aid
38.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application January 31
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Faculty Scholarship
Total Worth $30,000
Eligibility Incoming Students
Minimum Criteria based on a comprehensive review of your credentials and contributions
Requirement for maintenance 2.8 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Colonel Scholarship
Total Worth $28,000
Eligibility Incoming Students
Minimum Criteria based on a comprehensive review of your credentials and contributions
Requirement for maintenance 2.5 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Founders Scholarship
Total Worth $26,000
Eligibility Incoming Students
Minimum Criteria based on a comprehensive review of your credentials and contributions
Requirement for maintenance 2.25 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Centre Award
Total Worth $22,000
Eligibility Incoming Students
Minimum Criteria based on a comprehensive review of your credentials and contributions
Requirement for maintenance 2.0 GPA
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Alumni Award
Total Worth $15,000
Eligibility Incoming Students
Minimum Criteria based on a comprehensive review of your credentials and contributions
Requirement for maintenance 2.0 GPA
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Bonner Scholarship
Total Worth $30,000 + priority consideration for financial aid
Details The Bonner Program is a need-based program designed for students who are passionate about making a lasting impact through community service and civic engagement. Centre’s Bonner Program includes Bonner Scholars who show commitment to community service and demonstrate high financial need by having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of no more than $12,000 and Bonner Leaders who prioritize service and qualify for Federal Work-Study. Domestic students are eligible for these opportunities. U S citizenship is not required. International students who will be studying at Centre on a student visa are not eligible for this program.Deadline January 15.
New Horizons Program: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Total Worth $30,000
Details The New Horizons Program is a scholarship opportunity that seeks to develop student leaders with a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion work. The program is designed to provide a diverse group of students the opportunity to build leadership skills, professional development skills, communication skills, empathy, community, and appreciation for service learning. Domestic students are eligible for this opportunity. United States citizenship is not required. International students who will be studying at Centre on a student visa are not eligible for the program.
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Students

1,357 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
91% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
85% Students graduate within 6 years