Centre College

(Danville, KY)

Centre College is a private institution that was founded in 1819 in historic Danville, in the famous bluegrass region of central Kentucky.

Its 1,200 students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of just 11 to 1, 28 majors (with the chance to design your own if you can't find the one you want), and a Phi Beta Kappa chapter (the only one to be found in any private school in Kentucky).

On top of that, students can take part in 100 clubs and organizations, plus over 2,000 on-campus events each year.

Ranked as a No. 1 educational value among U.S liberal arts colleges by Consumers Digest, Centre also makes its students a big promise. All students are guaranteed an internship, the chance to study abroad, and graduation within 4 years or Centre will pay your tuition for an additional year of study.

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Admissions

69.2%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.58
  • January 15, 2012
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1680–2050 SAT Total
  • 550–670 SAT Reading
  • 570–670 SAT Math
  • 530–670 SAT Writing
  • 26–30 ACT Composite
  • 25–33 ACT English
  • 25–30 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$41,400
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $31,200
  • $31,200
  • $9,000
  • $1,200

Will I Like It

1,208
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Presbyterian
  • 54% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Computer Science

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry

Social Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, French Club, German Club, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Improv Group

Long Description

Centre, founded in 1819, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 100-acre campus, containing architecture of the Greek Revival style, is located in Danville, 35 miles from Lexington.

Mailing Address

600 W Walnut St
Danville, KY 40422-1394
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