Centre College

Danville, KY

Centre College, in Danville, KY, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,400 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 54% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $93,000/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate54%

SAT range1203–14102025-26 CDS

ACT range26–312025-26 CDS

Undergrads1,400

Yield (admits who enroll)23%

Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Centre College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 7% submitted SAT scores, 47% submitted ACT scores.

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027

Confirm on Centre College's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$67,7872024-25

Tuition & fees$52,8202024-25

4-year grad rate83%

Median earnings, 10yr out$66,240

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

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How Centre College weighs your application

From Centre College's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors

Rigor of secondary school recordVery important

Class rankImportant

Academic GPAVery important

Standardized test scoresImportant

Application essayImportant

RecommendationsImportant

Nonacademic factors

InterviewConsidered

Extracurricular activitiesImportant

Talent/abilityConsidered

Character/personal qualitiesImportant

First generationConsidered

Alumni relation (legacy)Considered

Geographical residenceConsidered

State residencyNot considered

Religious affiliationNot considered

Volunteer workConsidered

Work experienceConsidered

Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer Science$93,000/yr

History

History$51,094/yr

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

International/Globalization Studies$59,531/yr

Social Sciences

Economics$75,885/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity1,331

Typical room charge$6,150

Typical board charge$6,150

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Centre College look for in applicants?

Per Centre College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Centre College's acceptance rate?

Centre College in Danville, KY admits approximately 54% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Centre College?

Per Centre College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1203–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).

What ACT score do I need for Centre College?

Per Centre College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).

How much does Centre College cost?

Centre College's total cost of attendance is reported at $67,787 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Centre College?

Centre College's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Centre College require students to live on campus?

No -- Centre College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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