Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma or equivalent is not required

High School Program

 

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	2	4
Foreign Language	2	4
Social Studies		2
History	2
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	January 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

600 West Walnut Street

City, State, Zip

Danville, KY 40422-1394

Phone

(859) 238-5350

Fax

(859) 238-5456

E-mail

admission@centre.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

March 31

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 15

Early Decision Notification

December 15

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

December 1

Early Action Notification

January 15

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

76% of 2,454 applicants were admitted

Women

78% of 1,294 applicants were admitted

Men

74% of 1,160 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

413 (22%) of 1,873 admitted students enrolled

Women

205 (20%) of 1,009 admitted students enrolled

Men

208 (24%) of 864 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

76% of 88 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

86% of 1423 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

107

Students Accepting Wait List Position

19

Students Admitted From Wait List

4

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.63

3.75 and Above

50%

3.50 - 3.74

21%

3.25 - 3.49

12%

3.00 - 3.24

11%

2.50 - 2.99

6%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

580-730 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

36%

Score of 600 - 700

31%

Score of 500 - 600

33%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

590-680 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

20%

Score of 600 - 700

54%

Score of 500 - 600

25%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

29 average
26-31 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

45%

Score of 24 - 29

47%

Score of 18 - 23

8%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 64%
Top quarter: 86%
Top half: 99%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$55,410

Tuition and Fees

$41,700

Room and Board

$10,480

Books and Supplies

$1,500

Other Expenses

$1,730

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline January 31

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning February 19

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001961	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

348 (86.8%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

260 (74.7%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

260 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

95 (36.5%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Award

$34,441

Need-Based Gift

Received by 260 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $31,901

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 151 (58.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,523

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

135 (33.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $23,084

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,051 (72.9%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

844 (80.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

844 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

268 (31.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

86%

Average Award

$33,516

Need-Based Gift

Received by 844 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $30,467

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 549 (65.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,275

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

538 (37.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,457

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

45%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$24,917

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

7.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Foreign Languages

Number of Awards

1,256

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

79

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Community Service

Number of Awards

30

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students

Number of Awards

253

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,499

Academic Calendar System

4-1-4

Summer Session

Not offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Psychology, Biological/life sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

129

Part-Time Faculty

8

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

92%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 15% of classes
10-19 students: 45% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 67% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

293,498

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

425

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Danville Population

16,411

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

160 acres

Weather

Temperature

22.4 average low in January, 82.7 average high in September

Rain

130 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

30 mile(s) from campus in Lexington

Nearest Train Station

120 mile(s) from campus in Cincinnati, Ohio

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

98% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

2%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Colonel

School Colors

Gold and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, centre action reaches everyone, student activities council, christian fellowship group, diversity student union

Sororities

40% of women participate

Fraternities

36% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,450

Women

741 (51.1%)

Men

709 (48.9%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,449

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.1% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
5.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.0% White
1.3% Unknown

International Students.

7.1% from 17 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

91.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

80.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

82.1%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

82.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

97%

Average Starting Salary

97%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

36.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 1%
Engineering 1%
Law 15%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 10%
Medicine 11%
Veterinary Medicine 1%