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62.9%Acceptance
$50,550Tuition
1,346Students
85%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$66,240Earnings
#3 in KentuckyPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
62.9%
Average SAT
1,333
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,195–1,470
ACT Composite (avg)
30
Total Enrollment
1,346

Admissions Overview

Centre College is moderately selective with a 62.85% acceptance rate. This means roughly three out of five applicants gain admission, making it accessible but still competitive. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1195-1470 on the SAT or around 30 on the ACT. These scores reflect the college's academic standards without being prohibitively high. The 87.50% retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to stay and thrive. Centre seeks intellectually curious students who want close relationships with professors in a small college setting. The school values students interested in pre-professional tracks like pre-med or pre-law, given its strong reputation for graduate school placement.