Princeton Review again ranks Centre among best in nation
In the 2025 edition of The Princeton Review’s guide to America’s Best Colleges, Centre College again holds a place of distinction.
Centre earned a spot as one of the top colleges for return on investment, best in the South region and for its commitment to green practices. Notably, Centre professors again earned sterling marks from their students, ranking 22nd in the country.
“Our faculty are what make the Centre experience so distinctive,” President Milton C. Moreland said. “Students who enroll at Centre College are high-achievers — in and out of the classroom — and our supportive faculty help them achieve their highest potential.”
The Princeton Review noted in its survey of more than 168,000 students from across the United States that only around 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide were named to the latest edition of “Best 390 Colleges.” The rankings are aided by those who know the Centre experience firsthand: its students.
"The colleges that make our book's ranking lists do so entirely as a result of the opinions of their customers — students attending the colleges — who complete our 89-question survey about their school," said Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief of The Princeton Review and author of The Best 390 Colleges.
Centre’s recognition as a “Green College” comes shortly after the completion of Champions Hall, a 135,000-foot facility that houses an Olympic-sized pool heated through geothermal wells, and features a massive solar array on the roof to offset cooling costs.
Multiple other buildings have secured Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification — from Young Hall, the College’s state-of-the-art science facility, to Northside Hall, the newest residence hall on campus.
Recently, Princeton Review also recognized Centre as one of 209 colleges that maximize return on investment for graduates — showcasing the College’s commitment to student success.
At Centre, this is evidenced by the 90 percent of students who receive financial aid, as well as the College’s offering of merit scholarships, which is ranked seventh in the nation. Hands-on learning, from internships to collaborative research with award-winning faculty, prepares students for immediate career readiness in their field of study. Career Exploration Communities (CECs) also invite students into industry-specific communities to build connections and grow resources for postgraduate opportunities.
The Princeton Review includes narrative profiles with information on the colleges' enrollment, admission and aid application requirements, acceptance rates, admitted students' test scores and student body demographics, as well as quotes from students attending the schools.
