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Centre College SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements

SAT Range1160 to 1450

ACT Range25 to 32

Average GPA3.90

Acceptance Rate54.4%

Centre is test-optional, but with 46% of students submitting ACT scores, a strong result can still give your application useful evidence alongside a high GPA. Aim for a 32 ACT to sit near the top of Centre’s middle range, while a 25 keeps you in range if the rest of your record is strong.

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Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Centre College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Centre College enrolls about 1,406 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Centre has an 88% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 81%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

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Location

Danville, KY

Undergrad Enrollment1,406

Freshman Retention88%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation Rate81%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Centre?

Key Centre College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 1

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 31

Test dates

SAT test dates

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

December 5, 2026

Registration deadline: November 20, 2026

March 6, 2027

Registration deadline: February 19, 2027

ACT test dates

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

February 27, 2027

Registration deadline: January 22, 2027

April 10, 2027

Registration deadline: March 5, 2027

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Centre, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall sitting that can arrive in time, so earlier retakes give you more room to improve your score.

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What you'll actually pay

Centre is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $52,820 applies to all students. About 66% receive aid, and the average merit award is $32,217. Submit the FAFSA by the January 31 priority deadline.

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Out-of-State Tuition$52,820

Tuition and Fees$52,820

Room and Board$13,940

Average Merit Award$32,217

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid66%

Average Aid Package$43,274

Average Debt at Grad$23,306

Centre’s total cost of attendance is about $66,760, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 66% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $43,274. Merit scholarships are also significant, averaging $32,217. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $23,306.

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