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Centre College

Danville, KY

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Centre College, founded in 1819, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 152-acre campus is located in Danville, 35 miles from Lexington, Kentucky.

School Profiles: Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$43,000

$43,000

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
11%
600-699
46%
500-599
38%
400-499
5%
700-800
32%
600-699
34%
500-599
27%
400-499
7%
700-800
12%
600-699
39%
500-599
40%
400-499
8%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
56%
24-29
32%
18-23
12%
30-36
26%
24-29
57%
18-23
17%
30-36
48%
24-29
43%
18-23
9%
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

1

teacher

10

students

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Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,690
Declined + 522
Total Received 2,212
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Private (nonprofit)

1,411

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics/financial Economics
  2. History
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 1109
ACT 1506

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School Facts

Centre College, founded in 1819, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 152-acre campus is located in Danville, 35 miles from Lexington, Kentucky.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,411
Established in 1819
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Accredited by •  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Danville, KY

152-acre campus in Danville (population: 16,735), 35 miles from Lexington and 70 miles from Louisville; branch campuses abroad in London, England; Strasbourg, France; Japan; and Merida, Mexico. Air serves Lexington and Louisville; bus serves Lexington; train serves Louisville and Cincinnati (120 miles).

Centre College
625 West Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
99%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
6 fraternities 37% of male students
 
5 sororities 42% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
52%
Top 1/4
80%
Top 1/2
97%
Bottom 1/2
3%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
11%
600-699
46%
500-599
38%
400-499
5%
700-800
32%
600-699
34%
500-599
27%
400-499
7%
700-800
12%
600-699
39%
500-599
40%
400-499
8%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
56%
24-29
32%
18-23
12%
30-36
26%
24-29
57%
18-23
17%
30-36
48%
24-29
43%
18-23
9%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,690
Declined + 522
Total Received 2,212

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Bob Nesmith
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
P: 800 423-6236
F: 859 238-5373
admissions@centre.edu

Financial Aid

87%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$36,841

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $43,000
Room $5,370
Board $5,370
Books & supplies $1,400
Total $55,140
Average Financial Aid - $36,841
Total with Avg. Aid $18,299

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,432,402
State $2,422,527
Institutional $22,984,215
Other external $631,864
Total $27,471,008

Non-need-based

Federal
State $584,471
Institutional $14,077,303
Other external $201,893
Total $14,863,667

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
January 31

Institution's own financial aid form
January 31

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 423-6236
F: 859 238-5373
finaid@centre.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Kevin Lamb
Director of Financial Aid, Associate Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
kevin.lamb@centre.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track (indoor)
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

dance, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, cheerleading, dance, flag football, Frisbee, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Brad Fields (men's)
Director Of Athletics And Recreation
email

Gina Nicoletti (women's)
Associate Athletic Director/swa/director Of Fitness Center
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Athletic Association
Mascot
Colonels
School colors
gold and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology/Sociology
Art History
Behavioral Neuroscience
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Classics
Computer Science
Dramatic Arts
Economics
Economics/Financial Economics
English
Environmental Studies
French
German
History
International Studies
Liberal/General Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religion
Spanish
Studio Art
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics/financial Economics
  2. History
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,411

total students

57%

in-state

43%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,411
students

Female
52%
732

Male
48%
679

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,410
students

Female
52%
731

Male
48%
679

1%

1
students

Female
100%
1

Male
0%
0

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

48%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Winter: December 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 11
Countries most often represented China
Germany
India
Japan
Myanmar
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Sarah Miller
Associate Director of Admission
859 238-5379
sarah.miller@centre.edu

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