Centre College

Danville, KY
625 W Walnut St, Danville, KY 40422-1394
859-238-5200

Centre College is a private liberal arts college located in Danville, Kentucky, USA. The college was founded in 1819 by Presbyterian leaders, and it is now affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Centre is known for its rigorous academic programs, its commitment to the liberal arts, and its vibrant campus life. The college enrolls approximately 1,400 students from across the United States and around the world. Centre College is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, and it is a member of the prestigious Annapolis Group of colleges. The college offers a variety of majors and minors, and it is home to several nationally-ranked academic programs. Centre College is also home to a number of student organizations, including a cappella groups, service organizations, and cultural clubs. The college's athletic teams, known as the Centre Colonels, compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association. Centre College is committed to providing a transformational educational experience for its students, and it is dedicated to preparing them for lives of leadership and service.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1333

Acceptance Rate: 72.08%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.centre.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.centre.edu/aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $58710

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $58710

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Centre College is $207979.17. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Centre College. For graduates of Centre College, we saw an average early-career income of $53100.00 and mid-career income of $89200.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.