Centre College

Danville, KY · Town (distant)

AskSchool #152 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
54.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$20,781
Sticker price $67,787
Graduation rate
81%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$66,240
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
54.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,226
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,753
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
361
Yield (admitted who enroll)
21%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
59%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
52%
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–720
SAT math, middle 50%
570–730
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
9% / 46%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$11,364
Family income $30–48k$10,388
Family income $48–75k$15,847
Family income $75–110k$18,920
Family income $110k+$30,571
Full sticker price (per year)
$67,787
Tuition & fees – in-state
$52,820
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$52,820
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
49%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
81%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$35,290
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$66,240

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,400
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 : 1
Women
52%
Students receiving Pell grants
23%
Full-time faculty
92%

Undergraduate diversity

White72%
Hispanic7.4%
Black6.4%
Asian4.9%
Two or more4.0%
International3.8%
Unknown0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences22%
Psychology18%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences15%
Business & Marketing9.4%
Physical Sciences7.2%
Computer & Information Sciences5.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies4.1%
Foreign Languages3.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Milton C. Moreland
Main phone
(859) 238-5200
Address
625 W Walnut St, Danville, KY 40422-1394

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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