Centre College Description:
Chartered in 1819, Centre College is a historic private 4-year liberal arts college located in the small town of Danville, Kentucky. The college emphasizes its dedication to undergraduate education with the "Centre Commitment" which "guarantees students who meet the College's academic and social expectations an internship, study abroad, and graduation in four years." With student-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Centre consistently finds itself on national lists of best colleges. Centre also does well on the financial aid front, offering significant institutional grants to 93% of students.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 68%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
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- SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 690
- SAT Math: 580 / 700
- SAT Writing: 560 / 670
- ACT Composite: 26 / 31
- ACT English: 26 / 33
- ACT Math: 28 / 30
- ACT Writing: 8 / 9
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 1,309 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 100% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $35,000
- Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,800
- Other Expenses: $1,300
- Total Cost: $46,400
Centre College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
- Centre College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 98%
- Loans: 51%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $20,689
- Loans: $5,657
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 91%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 81%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 82%
Data Sources:
Centre College and the National Center for Educational Statistics
Centre College Mission Statement:
Centre College is a small, independent, and selective educational community dedicated to study in the liberal arts as a means to develop the intellectual, personal, and moral potential of its students. Centre nurtures in its students the ability to think logically and critically, to work creatively, to analyze and compare values, and to write and speak with clarity and grace. It acquaints students with the range of accomplishments of the human mind and spirit in a variety of arts and theoretical disciplines. It enables students to choose and fulfill significant responsibilities in society. In short, Centre’s highest priority is to prepare its students for lives of learning, leadership, and service.
