How do I schedule a campus tour at Centre College?

Centre College has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Centre College offer?

Centre College currently offers Campus Visit. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Centre College?

The nearest major airport is Cincinnati (CVG), about 97 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Centre College?

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Centre College Campus Tours & Visits — Danville, KY

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

54%

Acceptance

1345

SAT Avg

1,346

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

85%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$66,240

Earnings 10yr

$21,497

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#55

Forbes

2025

#209

Washington Monthly

2025

#67

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

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$13,811 net

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64% accept$20,428 net

Union Commonwealth University

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55% accept965 SAT$23,906 net

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.

Typical Application Requirements

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Centre College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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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

Programs (26)

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.

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%

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).

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

CVGCincinnati97 mi

BNANashville148 mi

INDIndianapolis165 mi

Distance to Cities

Nashville, TN151 mi

~4h 22m drive

Indianapolis, IN164 mi

~4h 44m drive

Columbus, OH187 mi

~5h 24m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Centre College

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Colonels

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

University of Pikeville

Lindsey Wilson College

Asbury University

Union Commonwealth University

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (26)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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