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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%

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

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

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

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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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