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Centre College

600 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422-1394, USA

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US ranking
position: 996
Tuition & fees per year: $55,490
Acceptance rate: 54.00%
Median alumni salary: $35,290
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1350 SAT, 30 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Centre College?

Centre College demonstrates strong graduation outcomes, with an overall graduation rate of 85%, placing it within the top 10% nationally. Men graduate at a slightly lower rate of 80%, while women graduate at a higher rate of 90%, both rates also ranking in the top 10%. The institution's four-year graduation rate stands at an impressive 81%, placing it in the top 5% compared to other colleges.

Looking further, the six-year graduation rate at Centre College is 85%, maintaining its position among the top 10% of institutions, which reflects consistent student success over a longer timeframe. Additionally, the college boasts a retention rate of 88%, rated as high and ranking in the top 20%, indicating that most students continue their studies beyond the first year.

These figures underscore the college's effectiveness in guiding students to degree completion efficiently, an important factor for prospective students seeking a reliable pathway to graduation. While detailed graduation data by specific majors is not provided, the strong overall rates suggest that students across programs generally achieve positive outcomes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Centre College?

Graduates of Centre College with degrees in Economics tend to see some of the highest early earnings, with reported incomes around $44,375. Students studying History also achieve relatively strong financial outcomes, earning approximately $39,089 on average. Those who pursue Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics report starting salaries near $27,417, while Psychology majors tend to earn around $21,467 shortly after graduation.

Other disciplines such as International/Global Studies and Biology offer somewhat more modest returns, with average earnings of about $20,343 and $20,139 respectively. These figures provide a glimpse into the varying economic prospects for Centre College graduates, depending on their chosen field of study.

Centre College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 85%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 81%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 85%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Centre College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 7

Part time employees: 6

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Centre College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

437

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

2911

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

14216

English Language and Literature/Letters

11617

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

303

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

211839

Mathematics and Statistics

8614

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

18725

Philosophy and Religious Studies

011

Physical Sciences

369

Psychology

231336

Social Sciences

295685

Visual and Performing Arts

8210

History

6814