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Centre College

Centre College of Kentucky

Danville, Kentucky 40422-1394

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Centre College is a private institution in Danville with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1345, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,240 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,497.

Established
1819
Motto
Doctrina Lux Mentis
Mascot
Colonels
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1345SAT Avg
1,346Students
10:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$66,240Earnings 10yr
$21,497Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1345

Reading & WritingMid: 650
610683
MathMid: 700
620740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2632

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,550
Room & Board$13,770
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$63,354
Average Net Price$21,497
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,779
$30–48K$13,431
$48–75K$17,317
$75–110K$22,346
$110K+$28,164

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,125

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

88%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
1,346
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 5%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.3%
Freshman Retention87.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,073
10 Years$66,240

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#55
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vs 2024
Forbes
#209
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#67
—
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Colonels

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • •History The Kentucky General Assembly established Centre College on January 21, 1819.
  • •Classes began in the fall of 1820 in Old Centre, the first building on campus and the oldest college administration building west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from KY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
151 mi(262 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
164 mi(284 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
187 mi(324 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati97 mi
BNA Nashville148 mi
IND Indianapolis165 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
New York, NY614 mi · ~17h 44m drive
Hartford, CT703 mi · ~20h 19m drive
Providence, RI766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
Albany, NY676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Syracuse, NY588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Rochester, NY536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
Buffalo, NY477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Philadelphia, PA541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Pittsburgh, PA321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Newark, NJ606 mi · ~17h 30m drive
Washington, DC429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Baltimore, MD456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Atlanta, GA270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Charlotte, NC275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Raleigh, NC364 mi · ~10h 31m drive
Miami, FL864 mi · ~24h 58m drive
Orlando, FL659 mi · ~19h 2m drive
Tampa, FL683 mi · ~19h 44m drive
Nashville, TN151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
New Orleans, LA612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Richmond, VA402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Chicago, IL329 mi · ~9h 30m drive
Detroit, MI336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Minneapolis, MN670 mi · ~19h 21m drive
St. Louis, MO302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Kansas City, MO540 mi · ~15h 36m drive
Indianapolis, IN164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Columbus, OH187 mi · ~5h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH313 mi · ~9h 3m drive
Milwaukee, WI407 mi · ~11h 45m drive
Dallas, TX756 mi · ~21h 50m drive
Houston, TX816 mi · ~23h 34m drive
Austin, TX900 mi · ~26h drive
San Antonio, TX971 mi · ~28h 3m drive
Los Angeles, CA1881 mi · ~54h 20m drive
San Francisco, CA2043 mi · ~59h 1m drive
San Diego, CA1851 mi · ~53h 28m drive
Seattle, WA2006 mi · ~57h 57m drive
Portland, OR2012 mi · ~58h 7m drive
Denver, CO1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Phoenix, AZ1556 mi · ~44h 57m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1462 mi · ~42h 14m drive
Honolulu, HI4430 mi · ~127h 59m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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