Centre College

Centre College is very difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Centre College is 76%. Out of 2,211 applications received in 2023, 1,690 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Centre College, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Centre College for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 31.

Centre College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Centre College's admissions stats.

Centre College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	52%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	26%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	79%
Waitlist	Yes

Centre College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Centre College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 31

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Want to Apply Early to Centre College?

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Centre College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Centre College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Centre College is 88%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 76%. In 2022, Centre College admitted 64 of the 73 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Centre College Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Centre?

Centre is a very difficult school to get into. Centre evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Centre accepted 76% of students, approximately 1,690 from 2,211 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Centre, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Centre College

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Centre College

Centre College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Centre College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Centre College

What does Centre College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Centre College for more information on admission factors.

Centre College Application Requirements

To apply to Centre College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Centre College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Centre College?

Students admitted to Centre College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38% submitted a class rank. At Centre College 52% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 80% were in the top 25% and 97% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Centre College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Centre College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Centre College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 26% of Centre College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 79% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Centre College?

To be competitive with other Centre College applicants, you should aim to score between 1150 and 1380 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Centre College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1380 and 25% of scored lower than 1150, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Centre College students scored 730 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Centre College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at Centre College, you should strive to earn between 26 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Centre College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Centre College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Centre College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Centre College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Centre College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

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Centre College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Centre College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Centre College.

Does Centre College accept transfer credits?

✅ Centre College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Centre College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Centre College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Centre College?

❌ No, Centre College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Centre College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Centre College is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Centre College?

✅ Centre College's early decision acceptance rate was 88% in 2021.

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