About Centre College
Preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service.
At Centre College, students obtain an extraordinary liberal arts and sciences education, in a supportive community, leading to a meaningful life and career.
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Why Centre?
Pursue your interests. Explore beyond your expectations. There’s a place for you at Centre, a place where you’ll learn to make a difference.
Over 200 Years of Higher Education
Values & History
Centre College opened its doors in 1819 with a single building, a faculty of two, and a student body of five. Today, there are approximately 1,400 students and 150 full-time faculty members dedicated to the mission of preparing those students for lives of learning, leadership, and service.
College Policies and Initiatives
Where we are. Where we are going. Where we want to be. Achieving the Centre experience together.
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President's Office
Every institution has it, at Centre we make it accessible so you can take care of all the details surrounding your superior education.
Featured Event
EaSeL Evening- Cyanotypes
Bring your dinner and catch some rays! This week we'll use sunlight to make a type of photograph called cyanotypes.
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Nichols Dining Room
Featured Event
Teddy Talk- Why is this so complicated?
This week we will be talking about how to study for different courses. Though studying might difficult, our mascot Teddy and free snacks are easy to enjoy!
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Crounse 302
Featured Event
Fall Study Abroad Showcase
Students will share their study abroad experience with fellow students, faculty, and staff at this open house-style showcase.
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Newlin Grand Foyer (Norton Center)
Latest News
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear knows firsthand the impact of the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP). He shared his experiences with the program and the impact it had on his journey to the highest office in...
For the 36 th year, Centre welcomed the Kentucky Governors’ Scholars Program (GSP) to campus with 355 of the Commonwealth’s brightest rising high school seniors enjoying a taste of the college...
Centre College honored 324 new graduates in the Class of 2025 on Sunday, May 25. In the fall of 2021, they gathered in the Norton Center of the Arts to be welcomed into the community as students...