Centre College Admission Requirements

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Centre College Admission Overview

Centre College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Centre College admitted 54.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (A-) and SAT 1160-1450 / ACT 25-32. Centre College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centre College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centre College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

54.4%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Average

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Acceptance Rate

The Centre College acceptance rate is 54.4%. Last year, 2,037 of 3,747 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Centre College and can you get accepted?

Centre College is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Centre College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.62. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centre College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.62

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.62

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Centre College typically have around a 3.62 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Centre College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #6 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Centre College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1160-1450

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 590
Math 570
Composite 1160

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 720
Math 730
Composite 1450

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Centre College typically score around a 1310 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1450) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 89th percentile nationally. Centre College ranks #1 in the state of Kentucky and #194 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1450

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Centre College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1310 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Centre College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1450+	Above 75th	>69%
1310 to 1450	Avg +	55%-69%
1160 to 1310	Avg -	38%-55%
Below 1160	Below mid-50	<38%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centre College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

25-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

46%

25th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 24
Composite 25

75th Percentile Scores

English 34
Math 29
Composite 32

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Centre College typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 25–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Centre College places #1 among colleges in Kentucky and #209 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Centre College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Centre College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32+	Above 75th	>71%
28 to 32	Avg +	54%-71%
25 to 28	Avg -	40%-54%
Below 25	Below mid-50	<40%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

52% of Centre College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Centre College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	52%
Top 25% of class	80%
Top 50% of class	97%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Centre College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,782	1,965	3,747
Accepted	1,049	988	2,037
Acceptance Rate	59%	50%	54%
Enrolled	200	195	395
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	20%	19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Centre College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Centre College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Centre College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Centre College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Centre College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 54.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1450); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025