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.
Latest News
From speakers to the weekend schedule, find the most up-to-date information on Centre College’s 201st Commencement weekend below. The Class of 2024 has 305 students preparing to graduate, representing...
Centre College’s annual celebration of student achievement was held in Newlin Hall at the Norton Center for the Arts, featuring addresses by senior keynote speakers William Leach and Temiloluwa...
Celebrating, honoring and empowering women was the theme as more than 100 alumnae, students, Centre employees and community members participated in the second annual Women’s Leadership Conference...
Featured Event
The Second City: Comedian Rhapsody
Come see why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over 60 years! From the place that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler...
Norton Center for the Arts