Forbes recognizes Centre’s excellent graduate outcomes and generous aid

Centre College's efforts to make a premier education accessible for students from all walks of life have again earned national attention.

Forbes ranked Centre among the most generous private colleges in the country, a list of 25 schools that offer stand-out scholarship packages to first-time, full-time undergraduates.

The rankings look at the percentage of enrolled students who receive at least some grant aid and how that aid affected the total cost of attendance, including tuition, room and board.

“This recognition is a tribute to the generosity of our donors, many of whom are alumni who give back to the College because they know first-hand how a Centre degree unlocks a world of possibilities,” said Centre president Milton C. Moreland. “Their gifts allow us to welcome bright, ambitious students from all around the world and offer them transformative experiences they will carry with them for a lifetime.”

Forbes also ranked Centre among the best 500 colleges in the nation for undergraduate outcomes, a ranking that identifies schools offering the best educational, financial and career outcomes for all students.

Centre is one of only 10 schools ranked among the most generous to also fall within the top 250 colleges for undergraduate outcomes, a reflection of the tremendous value a Centre education offers.

“Our graduates receive an excellent return on the investment they and their families make in a Centre education,” Moreland said. “Our dedicated faculty and staff take great pride in the transformative experiences that prepare students to be happy, thriving leaders ready to shape the world.”  

The honor comes on the heels of Centre joining the exclusive ranks of colleges that meet the full financial need for all new, incoming students through the Centre Promise. Announced in October 2024, this campaign brings additional clarity and transparency to the college financial aid process.

Earlier this month, Centre was ranked among the best colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review, which surveyed over 170,000 students about their college experience. Centre students shared high remarks for both academic and social opportunities, as the College ranked 19th in the nation for both Greek life and having the most interesting and engaging faculty.