Danville, Kentucky
Centre College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Centre College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
76.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Centre College and can I get accepted? The school has a 76% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,873 out of 2,454 applicants were admitted making Centre College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 18 percent. Only 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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Centre College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1240-1460Applicants Submitting SAT
20%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 640 |
| SAT Math 25th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1240 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 700 |
| SAT Math 75th | 760 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1460 |
| Average SAT Score | 1350 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Centre College?
Centre College typically requires applicants to be in the top 19 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1240 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1130. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1350 out of 1600. 20 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1460 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 1350 to 1460 | Avg + | 76%-84% |
| 1240 to 1350 | Avg - | 65%-76% |
| 1130 to 1240 | Reach | 52%-65% |
| Less than 1130 | Low | <52% |
Centre College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
26-31Applicants Submitting ACT
81%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 26 |
| ACT Math 25th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
| ACT Math 75th | 31 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Centre College?
Admission data indicates that Centre College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 81 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Centre College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 28 to 31 | Avg + | 76%-86% |
| 26 to 28 | Avg - | 67%-76% |
| 24 to 26 | Reach | 58%-67% |
| Less than 24 | Low | <58% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Centre College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
High School Class Rank
52% of Centre College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 52% |
| Top 25% of class | 81% |
| Top 50% of class | 96% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 4% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,294 | 1,160 | 2,454 |
| Accepted | 1,009 | 864 | 1,873 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 74% | 76% |
| Enrolled | 198 | 203 | 401 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 23% | 21% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2019Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Centre College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156408 IPEDS survey data for Centre College.
