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Centre College
Centre College
DANVILLE, KY . 4 Year 3.8
#760 in Best Colleges in America
600 W WALNUT ST DANVILLE, KY 40422

Overview

Centre College is a private liberal arts college located in Danville, Kentucky, United States, founded in 1819. The college offers over 50 academic programs, including 29 majors and 38 minors, spanning the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. Centre College emphasizes small class sizes and personalized tutoring, dedicated to fostering leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility among its students. The college has two main campuses, Douglas and Sierra Vista, as well as multiple learning centers, providing abundant academic resources and diverse extracurricular activities. Centre College emphasizes small-class teaching, with close interaction between faculty and students, and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment, attracting students from around the world.

Rankings

  • 76

    #76 in Best Christian Colleges in America

  • 2

    #2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Kentucky

  • 99

    #99 in Best Colleges for International Relations in America

  • Best Christian Colleges in America 76 of 333
  • Best Colleges for International Relations in America 99 of 405
  • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 106 of 309

Academics

  • B+Academics
  • B+Value
  • A Diversity
  • C Campus
  • B Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B+Professors
  • CLocation
  • CDorms
  • C Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Economics
    63 Graduates
  • Biology
    30 Graduates
  • International Studies
    26 Graduates
  • Physiological Psychology
    25 Graduates
  • History
    24 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    24 Graduates
  • Psychology
    24 Graduates
  • English
    22 Graduates
  • Mathematics
    22 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    19 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 15
    Application Deadline
  • 69%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $36,138
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    86%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,320 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    0
  • Undergrads Over 25
    0%
  • Pell Grant
    22%
  • Varsity Athletes
    40%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Southern Athletic Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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