First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: centre.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics, Other | 47 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 30 |
| Psychology | 28 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 21 |
| History | 16 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 15 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Sociology and Anthropology | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 14 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 13 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Data Science | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 3 |
| Music | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Chemical Physics | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Other Sports
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Danville, KY
56,304 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Blue Grass (LEX)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
967 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
10.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
26 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$730 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Asbury University16 mi
- Eastern Kentucky University27 mi
- Berea College27 mi
- University of Kentucky31 mi
- Transylvania University32 mi
- Midway University35 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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