Centre College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,368
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	86%

Located in Danville, Kentucky, Centre College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Centre College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Centre College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Centre College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,000

Cost of attendance at Centre College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,000

Cost of attendance at Centre College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Centre College received on average $36,138 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,138

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	78	22%	$5,185	$404,410
Other Federal Grant	78	22%	$5,903	$460,410
State Grant/Scholarships	211	60%	$4,519	$953,529
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	351	100%	$32,110	$11,270,538
Total Grant & Scholarships	351	100%	$36,138	$12,684,477

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Centre College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Centre College students is 86.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 90.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.2%.

86.4%

asian 93.8% 15 students
African American 89.5% 17 students
white 85.4% 235 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 89.5% 17 students
International Students 90.0% 27 students
Mixed Race 81.8% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Athletic Association
Baseball Southern Athletic Association
Basketball Southern Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Southern Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Centre College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Centre College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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