Centre College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Danville, KY
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#1 Best Value in Kentucky

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,404

Location Danville, Kentucky
Website centre.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Best Colleges Rank

#147

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Centre College, located in Danville, Kentucky, approximately 35 miles southwest of Lexington, occupies a 158-acre campus characterized by Georgian architecture and mature trees. Established in 1819, Centre maintains a liberal arts focus and operates on a residential model where students are required to live on campus all four years. The college is recognized for its pre-professional programs, particularly in medicine and law, while also offering strong programs in economics and behavioral neuroscience. While maintaining selective admission standards, Centre has earned recognition for its study abroad programs, with most students participating in international education experiences during their undergraduate years. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Colonels, with facilities including the Gary Wright Field and Sutcliffe Hall.

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Ratings

Centre College is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Centre College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1450
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/32
GPA 3.62

Acceptance Rate

54.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,820

Costs for Centre College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$52,820
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$300
Room and Board		$14,640
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,150
Total One Year Cost		$71,110

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

82% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Centre College are Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, and History. 22% of students major in Social Sciences, 12% in Foreign Languages, and 12% in History.