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Your future, front and centre.

Personal, supportive, enriching experiences—a Â鶹¸£Àûeducation focuses on you.

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

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The Â鶹¸£ÀûExperience

Becoming a Â鶹¸£Àûstudent 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 Â鶹¸£Àûis 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 Â鶹¸£Àûprofessors, and discover what's possible with our curriculum.

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Community Engagement

Why wait for graduation to start having an impact? Â鶹¸£Àûis a community of difference-makers, whether here on campus or around the world.

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Expand your knowledge and your network through internship opportunities and Career Exploration Communities that prepare you for a purposeful career and meaningful life.

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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.

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Â鶹¸£ÀûMeets 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 Â鶹¸£Àûscholarships 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

Madison Morris

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Being a first-generation student at a place that supports you on a daily basis, like Centre, means so much. It's hard to sum it up in just a few words of me — and I'm really proud of myself.

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

Conley Combs

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Â鶹¸£Àûhas turned me into a lifelong traveler. I've studied abroad and away for semesters in Mérida, Belfast and New York City, as well as CentreTerms in the Himalayas and Lake Tahoe.

Major + Year
Psychology and Sociology, class of 2025
Hometown
Louisville, KY

Duerell Bard

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My psychology major has given me a better understanding of others around me, as well as a new awareness of the importance of mental health.

Major + Year
Psychology, class of 2024
Hometown
Lexington, TN
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Experience Campus

Schedule a Visit

Visit campus and see for yourself if Â鶹¸£Àûfeels 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 Â鶹¸£Àûexperience. Relax with your roommate. Get coffee with a classmate. Hit the gym with a teammate.

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Study Abroad & Away

Â鶹¸£Àûis 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 Â鶹¸£Àûstudents are guaranteed a study abroad or study away opportunity.

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Gold and White in the Bluegrass

Athletics

Â鶹¸£Àûis 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.

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