Centre College

10 Interesting Facts about Centre College

1. Centre College is a private liberal arts college located in Danville, Kentucky.
2. The college was founded in 1819 and is the oldest college in Kentucky.
3. Centre College offers over 50 majors and minors in fields such as economics, English, biology, and computer science.
4. The college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1 and an average class size of 19 students.
5. Centre is known for its study abroad programs, with over 85% of students participating in an international study program during their time at the college.
6. The college is home to the Brown Fellows Program, a prestigious scholarship program that provides students with full tuition, room, and board, as well as additional funds for research, internships, and study abroad opportunities.
7. Centre’s athletic teams, known as the Colonels, compete in NCAA Division III and the Southern Athletic Association in sports such as football, basketball, and soccer.
8. The college has a strong commitment to sustainability, with initiatives such as a solar panel array and a campus garden that provides fresh produce to the campus dining hall.
9. Centre has a total enrollment of around 1,400 students, with students from over 40 states and 30 countries.
10. Notable alumni of Centre include former U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Penn Warren, and former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins.

Tuition & Fee

All programs

African & African American Studies
Anthropology / Sociology
Arabic
Art (Studio)
Art History
Asian Studies
Behavioral Neuroscience
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Business
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chinese
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Data Science
Economics & Finance
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
Finding Your Centre
French
Gender Studies
German Studies
History
Humanities
International Studies
Japanese
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Middle Eastern Studies
Music
Natural Science
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Dual Degree Program
Pre-Law
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Social Work
Pre-Teaching Certification
Graduate Partnership
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Religion
Social Justice
Spanish
Theatre

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,333 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

0