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Apply Early Decision
If Centre feels like home, don't wait. Apply early to receive your admission decision sooner and enjoy exclusive benefits.
Centre Meets Full Need
We’re committed to making sure a world-class education is accessible to everyone.
The Centre Experience
Becoming a Centre student includes study abroad, participation in hands-on research or internships locally and around the world, community engagement and the chance to engage with alumni and industry leaders as part of our career readiness program. And with our commitment to helping you graduate in four years, you can enter your career or pursue further studies on time. The return on investment you get from Centre is a dividend that will pay you back for the rest of your life.
Experiential Learning
A life-changing global experience? Mentored research in the lab or in the field? Work and travel with Centre professors, and discover what's possible with our curriculum.
Community Engagement
Why wait for graduation to start having an impact? Centre is a community of difference-makers, whether here on campus or around the world.
Career Readiness
Expand your knowledge and your network through internship opportunities and Career Exploration Communities that prepare you for a purposeful career and meaningful life.
Explore Our Programs
We believe in big-picture learning—and so do today’s employers. A well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education prepares you to succeed and adapt in an ever-changing world.
Centre Meets Full Need
From studying Chinese and Spanish to majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience, I’ve been able to explore my passions because my financial aid package made attending college possible. This support has empowered me to embrace every academic and extracurricular opportunity to the fullest, without financial barriers.
Behavioral Neuroscience, class of 2025
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$47M
Over $47 million in Centre scholarships and grants awarded this coming year.
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$40k
Average student aid given by Centre.
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No.7
Nationally ranked for merit scholarship awards.
Student Voices
Kimberly Whitmore
This summer, I'm interning at the Mayo Clinic Medical Examiner's Office. Through this work, I've learned more about which medical careers I want to pursue.
- Major + Year
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, class of 2027
- Hometown
- Highlands Ranch, CO
Kellaiah Laurent
Thanks to my scholarship, I didn't have to worry so much about how I was going to pay for things when I got to college. Something that seemed impossible was now very possible.
- Major + Year
- History, class of 2026
- Hometown
- Boston, MA
Noah Terry
I love how close-knit the community is here. Centre really felt like the perfect-sized college for me. I joined the swim and dive team, and I've also found a great home in my fraternity. I feel like I've found groups of people I love being around - and they like being around me too.
- Major + Year
- Economics & Finance and Spanish, class of 2029
- Hometown
- Shelbyville, KY
Apply Early Decision
Apply Early Decision to earn an extra $5,000 annual scholarship, receive your admission decision within a month, and enjoy priority First-Year Seminar registration. You'll also have the confidence of having your college plans set early, so you can make the most of your senior year.
Experience Campus
Schedule a Visit
Visit campus and see for yourself if Centre feels right for you. We would love to see you in-person, but if you want a sneak-peek, check out our virtual options.
98% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS
Life at Centre
Living in a community with other bright and interesting students is the heart of the Centre experience. Relax with your roommate. Get coffee with a classmate. Hit the gym with a teammate.
Study Abroad & Away
Centre is a national leader in study abroad with 84% of students studying abroad and away at least once and 43% do so more than once. With over 30 international and US locations each year, all Centre students are guaranteed a study abroad or study away opportunity.
Gold and White in the Bluegrass
Athletics
Centre is home to 25 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s teams that boast plenty of conference titles and post-season appearances. Plus, nearly three-quarters of students participate in intramural and club sports.