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Centre College

Danville, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Centre College

Centre College, formally Centre College of Kentucky, is a private liberal arts college in Danville, Kentucky, United States. Chartered by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1819, the college is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South and the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities. It has an enrollment of about 1,400 students.

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54%

Acceptance

$20,781

Net price

1,400

Enrollment

81%

Grad rate

Report Card

A

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

54%

Acceptance rate

1,352

SAT average

30

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading590720
SAT Math570730
ACT Composite2532

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,781

Average net price

$52,820

In-state tuition

$52,820

Out-of-state tuition

$14,640

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$67,787

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

49%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,364
$30–48K
$10,388
$48–75K
$15,847
$75–110K
$18,920
$110K+
$30,571

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$66,240

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,073

Median earnings (6 yrs)

81%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention rate

91%

Earn more than a HS grad

$24,174

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,400

Total enrollment

0%

Part-time

19

Avg. age at entry

20%

First-generation

Gender balance

52% women
48% men

Race & ethnicity

White
72%
Hispanic
7%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Centre College FAQ

Is Centre College a public or private school?

Centre College is a private nonprofit institution located in Danville, KY.

What is the acceptance rate at Centre College?

Centre College has an acceptance rate of 54%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Centre College cost?

The average annual net price at Centre College is $20,781 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $52,820.

What is the graduation rate at Centre College?

About 81% of students at Centre College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Centre College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Centre College students earn a median of $66,240 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Centre College?

Admitted students at Centre College have an average SAT score of 1,352 and an ACT midpoint of 30. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Centre College?

Centre College enrolls about 1,400 students.

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