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Centre College

Private

Danville, KY

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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 range1160–1450
ACT range25–32
Undergrads1,400
Yield (admits who enroll)23%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$67,787
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.

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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 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?

Admitted students at Centre College typically score between 1160–1450 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Centre College?

Admitted students at Centre College typically score between 25–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

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.

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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