Centre College
Danville, Kentucky · Private
Centre College admitted 48% of 4,165 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1203–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 85% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Centre College
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Application deadlines
Centre College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Centre College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Centre College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 61% (137 of 223), compared with 48% for all applicants.
Centre College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
235 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, and 9 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Centre College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.80 GPA. 35% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,035 a year. After grants, students paid $23,780 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Centre College’s acceptance rate?
Centre College admitted 48% of applicants: 2,006 of 4,165 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Centre College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Centre College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1203 to 1410, with a median around 1285. A score at or above 1285 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Centre College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Centre College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Centre College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Centre College have supplemental essays?
No. Centre College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Centre College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Centre College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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