Centre College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Centre College is a private university in Danville, Kentucky, enrolling about 1,400 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 54.36% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $66,240 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $52,820
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,781 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 54.36% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,400 99.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 20.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 92.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1352
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,417
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,226
- Room & Board: $14,640 annual estimate
Centre College: what the data shows
Common questions about Centre College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Centre College?
Centre College is located in Danville, KY (ZIP 40422-1394).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Centre College public or private?
Centre College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Centre College cost?
Published tuition: $52,820.
Average net price after aid: $20,781.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,364 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,388 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,847 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,920 |
| $110,001+ | $30,571 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $211,280.
How hard is it to get into Centre College?
Admission rate: 54.36%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1352 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Centre College?
Total enrollment: 1,400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,417 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Centre College?
150%-time completion rate: 80.67%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
What do graduates of Centre College earn?
Median earnings: $50,073 six years after entry; $66,240 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
22.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Centre College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Economics, Other (48 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (30 completions)
- Psychology, General (28 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (23 completions)
- Behavioral Neuroscience (22 completions)
- History, General (22 completions)
- International/Globalization Studies (18 completions)
- Sociology and Anthropology (18 completions)
- Environmental Studies (15 completions)
- Chemistry, General (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Centre College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 54.36%; completion rate 80.67%; median earnings $66,240 at 10 years; net price $20,781. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$52,820
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centre College was $52,820.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,781
2024 Value
In 2024 Centre College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,781.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$83,124 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,781 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$211,280 4-Year Tuition
$14,640 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$68,660 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$274,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Centre College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Centre College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Centre College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $36,020 | $36,020 | $23,381 |
| 2014 | $37,100 | $37,100 | $22,406 |
| 2015 | $38,200 | $38,200 | $23,062 |
| 2016 | $39,300 | $39,300 | $22,338 |
| 2017 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $23,237 |
| 2018 | $41,700 | $41,700 | $23,053 |
| 2019 | $43,000 | $43,000 | $22,251 |
| 2020 | $44,300 | $44,300 | $21,426 |
| 2021 | $46,000 | $46,000 | $20,610 |
| 2022 | $48,070 | $48,070 | $22,024 |
| 2023 | $50,550 | $50,550 | $21,497 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54.36% Acceptance Rate
3,226 Total Applicants
1,753 Students Admitted
361 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.59% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1352
ACT Average: 30
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Centre College reported total enrollment of about 1,400 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.4%), and Black or African American (6.4%). About 22.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Centre College in 2024 is 1,400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,417 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
74.23% 100% Completion Time
80.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 74.23% of students graduating from Centre College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Economics, Other: 81% male / 19% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 37% male / 63% female
- Psychology, General: 32% male / 68% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Centre College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$66,240 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
696.88% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Centre College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Economics, Other: 48 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 30 completions
3. Psychology, General: 28 completions
4. Political Science and Government, General: 23 completions
5. Behavioral Neuroscience: 22 completions
6. History, General: 22 completions
7. International/Globalization Studies: 18 completions
8. Sociology and Anthropology: 18 completions
9. Environmental Studies: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Centre College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Centre College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Centre College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 92.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,723
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $24,174
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Centre College is a private non-profit institution located in Danville, KY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Economics, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,400 students. Student body composition includes White (72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.4%), Black or African American (6.4%). The admission rate is 54.36%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1352. The 150%-time completion rate is 80.67%. Approximately 22.64% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Danville, KY 40422-1394
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.67% graduation rate, Centre College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Centre College located?
Centre College is located in Danville, KY.
What is Centre College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Centre College is 54.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,226 applicants and 1,753 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Centre College cost?
Reported tuition is $52,820 and average net price is $20,781 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,640 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Centre College?
Centre College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,417 students, White (72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Centre College?
About 20.3% of students at Centre College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Centre College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Centre College reports midpoint SAT about 1352 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Centre College earn?
Median earnings are $50,073 six years after entry and $66,240 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Centre College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Centre College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Centre College public or private?
Centre College is a private nonprofit institution located in Danville, KY.
Is Centre College an HBCU?
No. Centre College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Centre College a tribal college?
No. Centre College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.