Centre College
Location: Danville, KY (rural, small town)
Size: 1,411 students
Avg percent need-met: 89%
Acceptance rate: 72%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-32 **Test Optional Through Fall 2023**
Middle 50% SAT: 1130-1380 **Test Optional Through Fall 2023**
Centre is a small, personable school with a great national reputation. They aim to provide students with a global perspective through classes and a robust study abroad program. Classes are small, with close one-on-one interaction with professors. Students work hard and study a lot, but there's also a sizable social scene and big Greek presence. The community is open and friendly, and the post-grad network is extensive, which can help a lot with job placements.
Popular majors / known for: Psychology, Biology, Economics
Academic approach: Liberal arts with a general education curriculum. An "intensely personal and deeply engaging" education, designed to prepare students to be successful professionals, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners.
Fun fact / campus tradition: The Centre Commitment guarantees that all students will have a study abroad, an internship/research opportunity, AND graduate in four years or Centre will provide up to a year of additional study tuition-free.
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Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: December 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: N/A
Interviews: Considered
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