Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
54.34%
SAT Average
1,345
ACT Range
26-32
Centre College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 54.34%. This means approximately 543 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,346 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
54.34%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $50,550 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,550 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $63,354 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $21,497 | State avg: $15,306. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.22% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 44.73% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Centre College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$50,550
Room and board
$13,770
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,515
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$63,354
Average net price
$21,497
Average aid coverage
66%
$41,857 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Centre College pays approximately $21,497 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Kentucky average of $15,306 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Centre College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kentucky and national averages.
Centre College net price
$21,497
Kentucky average
$15,306
National average
$17,506
Centre College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $50,550 and average net price at $21,497. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$50,550
Current net price
$21,497
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
85.29%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$66,240
Undergraduates
1,346
10-Year Median Earnings - Centre College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Centre College graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Centre College?
Undergraduates
1,346
Completion rate
85.29%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.22%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
44.73%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.22% of Centre College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 44.73% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Centre College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Centre College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Centre College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Centre College is listed at 625 W Walnut St, Danville, KY 40422-1394. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Centre College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre College | 54.34% | $50,550 | $21,497 | $66,240 |
| Bellarmine University | 93.59% | $47,180 | $23,587 | $62,069 |
| Galen College of Nursing-ARH | Not available | $15,860 | $22,209 | $61,480 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Not available | Not available | Not available | $61,480 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville | Not available | $15,860 | $34,827 | $61,480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centre College's acceptance rate?
Centre College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 54.34%.
How much is Centre College tuition?
Centre College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $50,550.
What is Centre College's average net price?
Centre College's average net price in the local dataset is $21,497.
What does Centre College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $10,779 for Centre College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Centre College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $66,240 for Centre College.
Is Centre College accredited?
Centre College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Centre College?
The local dataset lists 1,346 undergraduate students at Centre College.
What percentage of Centre College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Centre College in the local dataset is 21.22%.
What is the federal loan rate at Centre College?
The federal loan rate for Centre College in the local dataset is 44.73%.
Where should I verify Centre College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Centre College or the latest official federal education data.