Centre College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3062 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #865 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #797 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #1846 of 1,941 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,357
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.centre.edu
Centre College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Centre College has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 61% | 65% |
| Applicants | 2,724 | 1,339 | 1,352 |
| Admissions | 1,712 | 820 | 873 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 400 | 195 | 198 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1195
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Centre College are 1195-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
203 or 51%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Centre College are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 984 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 77 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 73 (5%) |
| Asian | 58 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Centre College is $23,584 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,079 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,400 |
| $48-75K | $16,971 |
| $75-110K | $21,853 |
| $110K+ | $28,672 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,070 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,300 |
| Room charge | $6,150 |
| Meal charge | $6,150 |
Centre College majors
Centre College has granted 293 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Centre College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, Other | 48 |
| Psychology, General | 26 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 22 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 19 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 15 |
| History, General | 13 |
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Data Science, General | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Chemical Physics | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 293 |
Centre College has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 82% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Centre College has published 997 scientific papers with 13,098 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Medicine, Philosophy, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 37 |
| 1992 | 4 | 47 |
| 1993 | 10 | 36 |
| 1994 | 2 | 48 |
| 1995 | 7 | 49 |
| 1996 | 7 | 45 |
| 1997 | 13 | 47 |
| 1998 | 11 | 55 |
| 1999 | 9 | 66 |
| 2000 | 15 | 77 |
| 2001 | 17 | 76 |
| 2002 | 12 | 104 |
| 2003 | 13 | 126 |
| 2004 | 7 | 111 |
| 2005 | 11 | 157 |
| 2006 | 21 | 169 |
| 2007 | 17 | 249 |
| 2008 | 21 | 290 |
| 2009 | 27 | 310 |
| 2010 | 38 | 346 |
| 2011 | 34 | 408 |
| 2012 | 33 | 496 |
| 2013 | 35 | 530 |
| 2014 | 33 | 567 |
| 2015 | 49 | 633 |
| 2016 | 41 | 655 |
| 2017 | 61 | 653 |
| 2018 | 36 | 822 |
| 2019 | 55 | 853 |
| 2020 | 48 | 1055 |
| 2021 | 41 | 1093 |
| 2022 | 53 | 964 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1042 |
Centre College alumni
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Cassius M. Clay
- Occupations
- writerlawyerdiplomatpoliticianphotographer
- Biography
-
Major General Cassius Marcellus Clay was an American planter, politician, military officer and abolitionist who served as the United States ambassador to Russia from 1863 to 1869. Born in Kentucky to a wealthy planter family, Clay entered politics during the 1830s and grew to support the abolitionist cause in the U.S., drawing ire from fellow Southerners. A founding member of the Republican Party in Kentucky, he was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as the U.S. minister to Russia, where Clay is credited with influencing Russian support for the Union during the American Civil War.
-
John C. Breckinridge
- Occupations
- lawyermilitary personnelpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
John Cabell Breckinridge was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States. Serving from 1857 to 1861, he took office at the age of 36. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and ran for president in 1860 as a Southern Democrat. He served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate Secretary of War in 1865.
-
Yi Gu
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Yi Ku was a Korean prince who was head of the House of Yi from 1970 until 2005. He was a grandson of Emperor Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. Through Kuni Asahiko, Ku was a second-cousin to Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan.
-
Adlai Stevenson I
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Adlai Ewing Stevenson was an American politician who served as the 23rd vice president of the United States from 1893 to 1897 under President Grover Cleveland. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a U.S. Representative for Illinois in the late 1870s and early 1880s. He was the founder of the Stevenson political family.
General info
| Alternative names | Centre Centre College of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1819 |
| Motto | Doctrina Lux Mentis Learning is the Light of the Mind |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 462 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 625 W Walnut St Danville, Kentucky, 40422-1394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 8592385200 |