# Centre College

Danville, KY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/centre-college

Centre College is a private nonprofit college in Danville, KY with 1,400 undergraduates. It admits 54% of applicants, and admitted students average 1352 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,980 per year ($11,861 for families earning under $30,000). 79% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,582 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 54% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,226 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,753 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 590–720 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 570–730 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 25–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $70,693 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,980 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,861 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,762 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,123 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,802 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $28,448 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,400 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 79% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,582 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Centre College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Centre College's acceptance rate?**

Centre College admits 54% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Centre College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1352.

**What ACT score do you need for Centre College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–32.

**Is Centre College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Centre College?**

In Fall 2023, 3,226 students applied to Centre College and 1,753 were admitted; 361 enrolled.

**Does Centre College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Centre College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Centre College require an essay?**

Centre College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Centre College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $70,693 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,980.

**What is Centre College's graduation rate?**

79% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 156408. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology