Centre College Admission
Acceptance Rate
54.36%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.39%
Freshmen Enrollment
395
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,747 students have applied and 2,037 students have allowed to admit to Centre College (Acceptance rate: 54.36%). Centre's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.39 % where 395 students have finally enrolled out of 2,037 admitted students.
Centre acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Richmond and Carleton College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 26.47%).
Centre enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 29.22%).
How to Apply to Centre College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Centre.
| Admission | https://www.centre.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.centre.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.centre.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://centre.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.centre.edu/about/offices/accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Centre and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Centre College is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Centre College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,457). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Centre College | 1,360 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,457 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,087 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Centre College, 33 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 680 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 680 | 730 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,360 | 1,450 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Centre College, 182 students submitted ACT scores (46% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 29 | 32 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Centre Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Centre College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |