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Centre College

Your future, front and centre.

Personal, supportive, enriching experiences—a Centre education focuses on you.

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Centre Meets Full Need

We’re committed to making sure a world-class education is accessible to everyone.

See Beyond College Cost

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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

Experience More From a Centre Education
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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.

See Our Majors, Minors, and Pre-Professional Programs

Centre Meets Full Need

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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.
Indy Rodriguez
Behavioral Neuroscience, class of 2025
  • $47M
    Over $47 million in Centre scholarships and grants awarded this coming year.
  • $40k
    Average student aid given by Centre.
  • No.7
    Nationally ranked for merit scholarship awards.
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Student Voices

Ward (Rudy) Alafef

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As a Lincoln Scholar, I've pursued enriching education and tackled diverse summer challenges, from the Alaskan wilderness to clinical research in Manhattan.

Major + Year
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Data Science, class of 2026
Hometown
Swaida, Syria

Lilia Saxena Smithson

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Centre's close-knit community and supportive professor-student relationship made it an obvious choice! There is something special about knowing the campus community, which allows me genuine relationships.

Major + Year
Politics, class of 2027
Hometown
Frankfort, KY

Jake Ronan

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Studying in Lake Tahoe truly changed my outlook on life. It propelled me to apply for more opportunities, like Northern Ireland Scholars Program and Shikoku Japan both of which I am attending.

Major + Year
Economics & Finance, class of 2026
Hometown
Louisville, KY
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Launch Experience 

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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.

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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.

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Study Abroad & Away

Centre is a national leader in study abroad with 85% of students studying abroad at least once and 48% 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.

Explore Our Study Abroad and Away Options
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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.

Learn More About Centre Athletics