Centre College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. strong 85% graduation rate; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Centre College is a private nonprofit institution located in Danville, Kentucky with approximately 1,346 undergraduate students enrolled. Centre College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,497 per year. The graduation rate is 85%, and the typical graduate earns $53,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Centre College, formally Centre College of Kentucky, is a private liberal arts college in Danville, Kentucky, United States. Chartered by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1819, the college is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South and the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities. It has an enrollment of about 1,400 students.
This is a strong option for students who want a tight-knit liberal arts experience — an 85% graduation rate and 88% freshman retention suggest students genuinely stay and finish, which matters. At an average net price of $21,497/year and median debt of $25,125 at graduation, the cost is manageable, though median earnings of $53,800 a decade out are modest, so students banking on a high-salary career path should think carefully about fit. If you thrive in small classrooms, value a close faculty-student community, and are open to careers in teaching, nonprofit, or public service, Centre is worth a serious look.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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