B
Good
Score: 64/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
89/100 · earnings-weighted

Centre College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Danville, Kentucky 40422
Centre College campus, Danville, KY
Centre College campus, Danville, KY. Photo: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
89/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
C+
51/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,356
Total Enrollment
85%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
54%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Centre College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$66,240
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,073
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
80.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,352
Average SAT
30
Median ACT
22.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 90th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Centre College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science—$93,000-13%#221 of 349#143—
Economics$51,077$75,885-8%#212 of 368#114$27,000
International/Globalization Studies$35,367$59,531-1%#37 of 87#18$27,000
History—$51,094+1%#218 of 459#72$27,000
Sociology and Anthropology$29,054————$27,000
Psychology$26,636————$27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$19,503————$23,480

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Centre College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $255,357
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,122/mo — vs ~$724/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40422 (3.4% cap, Danville)

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🏆 Where Centre College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Economics, Other
of 4 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,250 $50,250
Room $6,520
Board $6,520
Total Cost (On-Campus) $68,035 $68,035

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,356
Total Students
52%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Hispanic 8%
Black 5%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Centre College?
Centre College has an acceptance rate of 54%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Centre College?
Tuition at Centre College is $50,250 for in-state students and $50,250 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Centre College?
The graduation rate at Centre College is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Centre College a good school?
Centre College has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Centre College?
Centre College has a total enrollment of 1,356 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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B
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C+
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C+
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C+
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C
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C
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology