Centre Viewbook 2019-2020

CONTENTS WHY CENTRE? 5 OUR FACULTY

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ACADEMICS

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INTERNSHIPS 13 STUDY ABROAD

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CAMPUS LIFE

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ATHLETICS

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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AFTER CENTRE

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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

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VISIT & APPLY

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Biology professor Amanda Falk (left) sharing her expertise in bird fossils and evolutionary biology with a student in a summer research opportunity.

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Committed to

DISCOVERY

WHY CENTRE?

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entre is an energetic, close-knit community that encourages curiosity with an international scope. Whether it’s meeting a professor for coffee and conversation, studying in China with our nationally acclaimed study abroad program, or interning at a law firm, Centre nurtures transformative relationships and prepares you to be part of the global community.

ENGAGED LEARNING IN THE LIBERAL ARTS At Centre we believe in the power of learning to transform and enlighten lives. Our motto says it all: Doctrina Lux Mentis (“Learning Is the Light of the Mind”).

THE CENTRE COMMITMENT Centre students will • Study abroad • Have an internship or mentored-research opportunity • Graduate in four years We back our promise of a deeply engaging and intensely personal education with a guarantee. If you meet regular academic and social expectations, you will complete all three parts of the Centre Commitment, or the College will provide up to an additional year of study tuition-free.

TOP 50

NATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS

COLLEGE U.S. NEWS •2019

“No university faculty compares with Centre’s in the impact it has on the growth of young minds and personalities. Its faculty is earnestly committed to and excels at the art of teaching.”

Loren Pope Colleges That Change Lives

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English professor Mark Lucas invites students in his American Literature class to his farm each semester to participate in a busk (or purifying bonfire), a Native American ritual much favored by Henry David Thoreau.

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Committed to

ENGAGEMENT

OUR FACULTY Our faculty are Centre’s heart. They nurture the culture of the College—our sense of common purpose and our passion for learning—and they share it enthusiastically with our students.

What does this mean for you? An intensely personal education.

PRINCETON REVIEW

From one-to-one mentoring to informal conversation, faculty are there to explain a difficult new concept after class or to work with you on a research project. They offer practical experiences such as taking you to professional conferences or encouraging you to present a paper in an undergraduate competition. That personal relationship is especially helpful when it comes time to make connections for an internship and to write reference letters for graduate school or that all-important first job.

“My strength as a teacher is creating a community that embraces listening, encourages academic debate, and promotes lively discourse.”

Mary Daniels (shown below)

Stodghill Professor of Spanish CASE/Carnegie Kentucky Professor of the Year

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MAJORS & MINORS We offer more than 50 majors, minors, pre-professional and dual-degree programs, and graduate partnerships. Or design your own major in consultation with your advisor.

MAJORS Anthropology/Sociology Art (studio) Art History Behavioral Neuroscience Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Chemical Physics Chemistry Classical Studies

Computer Science Data Science Dramatic Arts Economics & Finance English Environmental Studies French German Studies History International Studies

Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Religion Spanish

African & African American Studies Anthropology Art (studio) Art History Asian Studies Behavioral Neuroscience Biology Chemistry Classical Studies Computer Science Creative Writing

Data Science Dramatic Arts Education English Environmental Studies Film Studies French Gender Studies German Studies Global Commerce History International Studies

Latin American Studies Linguistics Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Religion Social Justice Sociology Spanish

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-M.B.A. Pre-Med

Pre-Nursing Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Social Work Pre-Teaching Certification Pre-Veterinary ROTC (Air Force & Army)

ENGINEERING

GRADUATE PARTNERSHIPS

“Dual Degree� with Washington UniversitySt. Louis, and a similar relationship with University of Kentucky

Nursing with Vanderbilt University Teaching with Vanderbilt University, and University of Louisville

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BALANCE AND ADVENTURE Centre is a place of adventure. Don’t let a narrow education limit your career choices. Our broad general requirements ensure you’ll develop the versatility you need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing work environment. Explore a variety of courses during your first two years before focusing on your major(s) and minor(s) as a junior and senior. And no matter what major or first job you choose, our liberal arts focus means you’ll develop the essential critical thinking and writing skills to keep you nimble in the world of work.

GRADUATE

IN FOUR YEARS

A CLASS TO REMEMBER Choose from courses in 41 disciplines. We have no large lecture classes. The majority of upper-level courses have no more than 15 students, and the normal maximum class size is 30.

CENTRETERM IMMERSION CentreTerm means focus . . . and fun. Students take one intense class during the 22 days of CentreTerm. The class might be on campus (exploring such topics as “Theology of Harry Potter” or “Economics of Thoroughbreds”), off-campus (in one of a number of countries), or an internship. First-year students take special seminars just for them. Recent options have included “Mathematics in Sports, Games, and Gambling,” “Islam in America,” and “Rainmaking,” a class on leadership taught by President John Roush every other year. (Upperclass students can take the class in alternate years.)

Centre’s 4-1-4 calendar offers long terms in the fall and spring (four courses each) and a short CentreTerm in January (one course).

AREA STUDIES If you’d like, you can focus on a region from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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African & African American Studies (minor) Asian Studies (minor) Classical Studies (major/minor) German Studies (major/minor) International Studies (major/minor) Latin American Studies (minor)

PICK A LANGUAGE Centre offers the following languages: • • • • •

Arabic Chinese (Mandarin) French German Greek (Ancient)

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Greek (New Testament) Japanese Latin Spanish

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Princess Allotey ’21 (Tema, Ghana) spent a summer in Singapore researching how mathematics is taught in primary school. It is part of her wider study comparing education systems in the United States, Singapore, and Ghana.

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Committed to

OPPORTUNITY

INTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH Centre provides opportunities and mentoring to help students complete professional and research experiences. Students can call on our Center for Career & Professional Development, professors, staff members, and our loyal alumni network for guidance.

RECENT INTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH EXPERIENCES Accenture Amnesty International USA Asheville Art Museum Bank of China (China) Berkshire Theatre Group Borneo Nature Foundation (island in Asia)

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COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP OR

MENTORED-RESEARCH

EXPERIENCE

Joint U.S. China Collaboration on Clean Energy NASA Office of Senator Mitch McConnell Office of Senator Elizabeth Warren

Breakthrough Greater Boston

Prague Summer Nights (Czech Republic)

Cato Institute

Saha Global (Ghana)

Cetana Educational Foundation (Myanmar)

Synergy Flavors

Child Advocacy and Women’s Rights International

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Syrian American Medical Society Foundation

Cleveland Clinic

University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy

Council on Hemispheric Affairs

University Press of Kentucky

Harlem Children’s Zone

Uppsala University (Sweden)

Harvard University, obesity research

U.S. Department of State

Houses of Parliament (England)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Johns Hopkins University

Women of the Peace Corps

STUDENTS COMPLETED

internships in 58 CITIES

CENTRE

STUDENTS

INTERNED IN

24 COUNTRIES SINCE 2016

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Bryce Rowland ‘17 is pursuing his Ph.D. in biostatistics at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Gillings School of Global Health, one of the world’s highest ranked programs for studying public health.

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Centre offers several programs that support undergraduate research. They are open to students from all disciplines and include students as early as their first year on campus.

• RICE (Research, Internships, and Creative Endeavors): An all-campus symposium held each spring for students from all disciplines and all classes.

• John C. Young Scholars: A competitive program that enables seniors to spend a year working on an independent study, research, or an artistic project, then present the results at a formal program in the spring. Funding is available. It is named for a notable 19th-century Centre president.

• 400-level independent research courses: Mentored by an appropriate faculty member during the academic year.

• Summer research: Paid opportunities to work with Centre faculty on their research.

• Advising: You will get the help you need. We pair students with a faculty member in a field related to their interests.

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Qinpu He (Chengdu, China) presenting her original research at the RICE symposium. She is now a Ph.D. student at the University of Chicago focusing on brain-computer interface.

Students walk along quaint cobblestone streets while exploring Strasbourg, France.

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Committed to

ADVENTURE

STUDY ABROAD GO GLOBAL (GUARANTEED) Travel the world with Centre as your passport. Centre gives you access to the world and teaches you to thrive in other cultures. We have semester-long residential programs led by Centre professors in: • England (London) • France (Strasbourg)

• Mexico (Merida, on the Yucatan Peninsula)

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STUDENTS

STUDY ABROAD

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THAN ONCE

We have additional semester-long residential programs in: • Bhutan (Thimphu) • China (Shanghai) • England (London and Reading) • Germany (Regensburg) • Japan (Yamaguchi)

• Northern Ireland (Belfast and Ulster) • Mexico (Merida) • Scotland (Glasgow) • Spain (Segovia)

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ABROAD Our residential programs during the fall and spring terms cost the same as study on the Danville campus except for airfare and a $375 surcharge that helps cover outings and special meals. All financial aid remains exactly the same. It will never be so inexpensive for you to live in another country.

We also offer a wealth of shorter programs all over the world. About 85 percent of Centre students study abroad at least once—and roughly 42 percent more than once—so chances are you will, too.

Under the terms of the Centre Commitment (see page 5), students are guaranteed an international experience (as long as they meet the College’s academic and social expectations).

SHORT TRIPS ADD OPTIONS In addition to our 13 semester-long programs in 10 countries, we offer an ever-changing array of January and summer trips that have included 45 additional countries over the last decade. CentreTerm classes in January 2019 were held in Belgium, Belize, Cuba, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, and Uganda. We also offer an internship program in Merida, Mexico, every CentreTerm.

“STUDY AWAY” PROGRAMS For those who prefer an urban experience closer to home, we offer a “study away” internship program in Washington, D.C. Students complete an internship and take courses in the fall or spring term.

The classes in D.C.—“Art and Architecture” and “The City as Text”—make full use of the Capitol City as the classroom. A similar program will be offered in New York City (fall term only) beginning in 2020.

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As part of a class on field research techniques taught regularly in Barbados, Madeleine Nagy ’19 (majors: behavioral neuroscience, English) assesses the effects of rank in the troop on a green monkey’s mothering style.

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INVOLVEMENT

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A DEEPLY ENGAGED COMMUNITY We have some 87 campus organizations and each year more than 2,000 campus events. You don’t have to pick just one. Since 98 percent of students live on campus, it’s easy to participate—and to find a friend to join you.

CLUB SAMPLER

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Centre students love to be involved. Here are a few options: • Centre College Democrats • Centre College Republicans • Centre Environmental Association • Centre Paws (animal rescue) • CentrePeace • Centre Pride Alliance

• Greek Life • Habitat for Humanity • International Student Association • Student Government Association • The Cento (newspaper)

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER More than 80 percent of Centre students participate in community service on a regular basis, including work with: • Alpha Phi Omega (national service fraternity) • Alternative Spring Break • Bonner Foundation (service organization) • Centre Action Reaches Everyone (CARE)

SPIRITED DISCUSSION Centre’s Religious Life Office encourages students’ exploration of a variety of religious traditions. Campus organizations include: • Centre Christian Fellowship • CentreFaith • Jewish Student Organization

• Baptist Campus Ministry • Muslim Student Association • Newman Club (Catholic)

Indie-alternative rock band Moon Taxi during their performance on campus.

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42 percent of Centre students participate in the arts.

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NORTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Site of both the 2012 and 2000 Vice Presidential Debates, the Norton Center is the College’s showplace for such top national— and international—acts as Alison Krauss & Union Station, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Broadway musicals, and the Russian State Symphony Orchestra. Regular series shows are free to students.

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS Prefer to take the stage yourself? Opportunities abound for both majors and nonmajors, including: • three major student productions—and many smaller shows— each year • Centre Singers and other choral groups for men and women • instrumental ensembles, including Symphony Orchestra, CentreJazz, and the Kentucky Ensemble (a bluegrass, folk, and contemporary alternative country group)

VISUAL ARTS If your passion is the visual arts, don’t miss the Jones Visual Arts Center, which includes: • an exhibition series in the AEGON Gallery • painting studios with abundant natural light • six ceramic kilns • one of the nation’s finest hot-glass studios

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FOR STUDENTS

Annie Rodenfels ‘19 (Centerville, Ohio) became a three-time national champion at the 2019 Division III National Track and Field Championship. The seven-time All-American now has her sights set on the U.S. Olympic Team.

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PERFORMANCE

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ATHLETICS

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BE A PLAYER Sports are popular at a variety of skill levels. If you want to play, we have a team for you.

VARSITY OPPORTUNITIES

STUDENTS

COMPETE ON

INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS

entre competes in the Southern Athletic Association, recognized as one of the top NCAA Division III (no athletic scholarships) conferences in the country.

Around 42 percent of students play on one or more of 23 varsity teams—11 for men and 12 for women.

Men’s Varsity Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Track & Field (indoors)

Women’s Varsity Sports Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Track & Field (indoors) Volleyball

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INTRAMURAL OPPORTUNITIES The College also offers seven intramural sports in which 70 percent of our students participate. Intramurals are popular, and teams are open to all. You might even compete against your professors!

The football Colonels finished the 2018 season 10-2, were SAA conference co-champions, and reached the quarterfinals in the NCAA Playoff.

Mary Cimpaye ‘21 (Louisville, Kentucky) models for designer and activist Soreyda Begley in “Cultural Threads,” a fashion show and dialogue hosted by Centre students and Centro Latino, a local organization that supports the Latinx community.

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Committed to

COMMUNITY

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION A significant part of your education depends not only on the classes available but also who is available. At Centre, we celebrate our differences. From the rural farmlands of Kentucky to downtown Chicago to the melting pot of London, England, Centre brings together students from a wide variety of lifestyles, religions, and political ideologies to live, learn, and grow. One in five Centre students are first-generation college students. Up to 40 in each class receive a New Horizons Scholarship for talented students from all backgrounds likely to provide campus leadership in an area of diversity.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Black Student Organization (BSO)

International Students Association

Centre Christian Fellowship

Jewish Student Organization

Centre Feminists

Japanese Club

Centre Pride Alliance

Latin American Student Organization

Centre Signers (ASL)

Muslim Student Association

CentreFaith

Newman Club (Catholic)

CentrePeace

Refugees and Immigrants Speaking up for Equality (RISE)

Chinese Club Diversity Student Union

Sister to Sister

CAMPUS RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS Bonner Scholars Program

Office of Diversity

Grissom Scholars Program

POSSE Scholars Program

Lincoln Scholars Program

Religious Life Office

New Horizons Scholarship Program

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Committed to

SUCCESS

AFTER CENTRE

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HAPPIEST GRADUATES Centre ranks No. 1 in the nation for graduates happy with their college experience. According to the Alumni Factor, “Centre grads simply can’t glow enough about their … academic gem in the geographic center of Kentucky.”

OUTCOMES IN THE CLASS

OF 2018

OUTSTANDING RESOURCES For more than 30 years, Centre alumni have been among the nation’s leaders in percentage who contribute annually to their alma mater. Their generosity enables us to provide ample financial aid, maintain a low student/faculty ratio, support student/faculty research, and offer one of the nation’s top study-abroad programs.

Such loyalty is further proof that alumni value their Centre experience even years after graduation.

SAMPLE FIRST EMPLOYERS Amazon

Hogan Lovells

Americans for the Arts

Lockheed Martin

AmeriCorps

Merrill Lynch

Barclays

Mercer

Boeing

National Institutes of Health

Brown-Forman

Peace Corps

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Penguin Random House

Cleveland Clinic

PGA

Dell

Reynolds & Reynolds

Deloitte

San Diego Zoo

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

Siemens

Epic Systems Corporation

United States Senate

General Electric

Walt Disney World

Google

WorldTeach

SAMPLE GRADUATE SCHOOLS Boston University

Tufts University

Columbia University

University of Cambridge

Cornell University

University of Chicago

Duke University

University College London

Emory University

University of Kentucky

Johns Hopkins University

University of North Carolina

London School of Economics

University of Virginia

Northwestern University

Vanderbilt University

CLASS OF

2018 97% REPORTING

68% Employed 29% Enrolled in graduate school 2% Still seeking* 1% Other (travel & volunteer) *Graduates who are significantly underemployed are included here.

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FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE

THE ALUMNI FACTOR

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Kate Spencer ‘19 (Versailles, Kentucky) won a Rotary Global Grant Scholarship for study at University College London (England) where she will earn a master’s degree in global health and development.

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WORKING TOWARD YOUR CAREER FROM DAY ONE Sign up with the Center for Career & Professional Development during extended orientation in September. Your personal career counselor will help you explore majors and careers, find summer jobs and internships, work on resumes and cover letters for graduate school and jobs, and network with alumni.

THE CENTRE NETWORK Centre’s alumni are fiercely loyal and eager to help you make valuable job contacts in almost any field and location imaginable.

Memorable alumni from the past include two U.S. vice presidents, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, and a founder of the Hard Rock Cafe. More recent alumni are equally distinguished and love to talk to Centre students.

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CENTRE ADVANTAGES • An outstanding academic reputation adds value to your degree.

Centre is ranked among America’s leading institutions by Forbes, Princeton Review, U.S. News, and virtually all other guidebooks.

• Personal attention from outstanding professors allows you to progress faster. Our 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio means your professors will know you by name—not as a number.

• Our international study options broaden your perspective and give you a competitive advantage in the global economy. Centre is ranked among the top in the nation for percentage of students who study abroad. It might even help you join the 11 percent who find that first job in another country.

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• Leadership opportunities enable you to develop to your fullest and prepare for rewarding success in your life’s work.

CLASS OF 2018 EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

17% 11% 10% 10% 9% 7% 6% 6% 5% 4% 3% ENVIRONMENT/ECOLOGY

ARTS

GOVERNMENT/LAW

BUSINESS/OTHER

SCIENCE/RESEARCH

HEALTHCARE/MEDICINE

NON-PROFIT

TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INTERNATIONAL

Other industries: Military (3%), Sports (2%), Counseling/Psychology (2%), Marketing/Sales (1%), Consulting (1%), Writing/Publishing (1%).

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Students perform field research to assess biodiversity in a local stream as part of a freshwater biology class.

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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Our comprehensive fee (tuition, room, and board) is $53,740 for 2019-20. After students apply for scholarships and financial aid, the average cost is less than 40 percent of the full sticker price.

CENTRE: VALUE AND AFFORDABILITY Centre has been named a top value among liberal arts colleges, and we are committed to making our education affordable for students from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. Many factors are involved in determining financial aid eligibility, and families with a variety of incomes qualify for aid. Use our net price calculator to determine your likely eligibility: www.centre.edu/afford.

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NEED-BASED AID AT CENTRE In addition to merit scholarships, a majority of Centre students also receive need-based funding. To be considered, applicants should file the FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) and our supplemental Centre Aid Form by the deadline of their chosen application plan.

Students will be considered for federal and state grants, grants that come directly from Centre, and other “self help� forms of assistance, including work-study positions and federally backed loan options. Early Decision students are notified about financial aid in January. Early Action and Regular Decision students are notified in March.

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COMPREHENSIVE FEE COMPARISON

$18,339 (average cost) After Aid at Centre $20,050 (average sticker price) Public 4-year, in-state $36,670 (average sticker price) Public 4-year, out-of-state $52,180 (sticker price) Centre College $66,100 (average sticker price) U.S. News Top-50 liberal arts colleges Chart data from 2018-19

$18,339 AVERAGE COST

after aid IN 2018-19

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Rock climbing, games, food, and concerts are offered during Carnival, a tradition celebrating spring since 1903.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AT CENTRE Centre offers three types of merit scholarships.

General Merit Scholarships: $7,500-$26,000, renewable. No separate application is required. Students are automatically considered for these when evaluated for admission.

Special Scholarships: Separate application required, found at www.centre.edu/scholarships.

Scholarship

INFO

WWW.CENTRE.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS

• Bonner Scholarship (recognizes students who are dedicated to community service and demonstrate financial need) $26,000, renewable (see page 41 for details).

• New Horizons Scholarship (recognizes diversity leadership) $26,000, renewable (see page 41 for details).

• Language (French, German, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, and Spanish) $2,500-$5,000, renewable.

• Performing Arts (drama, music, technical theater) $2,500$5,000, renewable.

Premier Scholarships: Separate application required. Centre’s three most competitive scholarship programs recognize 10 students per program per year. Visit www.centre.edu/scholarships for more information (see page 41 for details).

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GENERAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2019-20* Automatic consideration upon receipt of Common Application.

Faculty Scholarship

$26,000

Colonel Scholarship

$24,000

Founders Scholarship

$22,000

Centre Award

$19,000

Alumni Award

$7,500 SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Separate online application required.

Bonner Scholarship

$26,000

New Horizons

$26,000

Language

$2,500-$5,000

Performing Arts

$2,500-$5,000 PREMIER SCHOLARSHIPS

Grissom Scholars

Full-tuition-plus

Separate online application required for the following.

Brown Fellows

Full-cost-plus

Lincoln Scholars

Full-cost-plus

*Scholarship levels are revised annually. See our website for updated scholarship information.

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The first class of Grissom Scholars (first-generation college students) achieved a 100 percent four-year graduation rate in 2019.

MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS BONNER SCHOLARS* Centre is part of the national Bonner Program, a leadership program that emphasizes community service and civic engagement. Bonner Scholars receive additional financial aid and the opportunity to serve the community instead of traditional work-study job assignments. They are also eligible for certain loan-forgiveness programs following graduation. The program includes on-campus mentoring and a community of other service-oriented students. Priority consideration is reserved for students with financial need.

BROWN FELLOWS* The Brown Fellows Program recognizes 10 incoming students annually who have achieved personally and academically at the highest level and who are likely to be model scholars at Centre. The program includes: a four-year, full-cost-plus scholarship, including tuition, room, and board; $10,000 in enrichment funds; on-campus program mentor; additional off-campus travel opportunities; and customized leadership projects that span the student’s collegiate career.

GRISSOM SCHOLARS The Grissom Scholars Program is designed for outstanding first-generation college students who exhibit character, ambition, and achievement both in and out of the classroom. The program recognizes 10 incoming students annually and includes: a four-year, full-tuition-plus scholarship, plus additional aid to cover any remaining financial need; $5,000 in enrichment funds; individual mentoring and academic guidance for all four years; and regular leadership and group activities with other Grissom Scholars.

LINCOLN SCHOLARS* Named for our 16th president, the Lincoln Scholars Program is for academically gifted students who have the capacity and a deep desire to change the world. The program recognizes 10 incoming students annually and includes: a four-year, full-cost-plus scholarship, including tuition, room, and board; three fully funded summer enrichment experiences; on-campus program mentor; and additional off-campus travel opportunities.

NEW HORIZONS SCHOLARS* The scholarship recognizes students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and religious groups, LGBTQ+ students, and students with disabilities who are likely to provide leadership on our campus. Up to 40 New Horizons scholars will be selected for each incoming class. Each $26,000 renewable scholarship also guarantees priority consideration for need-based aid.

POSSE SCHOLARS* Centre is a partner college of the Posse Foundation, which identifies students with extraordinary leadership and academic potential. Posse Scholars receive a full-tuition scholarship, on-campus mentoring, and opportunities for individual and cohort-centered enrichment. Centre partners specifically with the Posse Foundation selection based in Boston, and interested students must participate in the Boston-area selection process.

*Requires a separate online application. See website for details.

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VISIT & APPLY WE WOULD LOVE TO WELCOME YOU TO CAMPUS A campus visit is the best way to find out if a college feels right for you. Plan to spend at least half a day at Centre. If you’re a senior, we invite you to spend the night in one of our residence halls. See for yourself that our reputation for the personal touch is true.

DANVILLE ADVANTAGES Danville has been named one of the best small towns in America, with all the charm and security of a historic small town. Students are just a short walk from a coffee shop, pizza pub, smoothie place, yoga and cycle studio, community arts center, regional hospital, gift shops, ice cream shops, cafes, and more.

HOW TO APPLY Ready to apply? We use the free Common Application. Go to www.commonapp.org.

The following are required items for admission: • The Common Application

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• The Secondary School Report completed by your guidance counselor.

• An official transcript of your high school academic record attached to the School Report.

• A teacher evaluation completed by someone who has taught you in a college preparatory course in your junior or senior year.

• Score reports of ACT or SAT tests may be sent from the respective testing services or included on a student’s high school transcript. Centre superscores both the SAT and the ACT, meaning that if you have taken either test more than once, you should submit all your scores, and we will add your highest section scores together to give you the highest possible combined score.

• All international applicants applying to Centre for whom English is not their first language must submit official results from either the TOEFL or the IELTS exam. Our required minimum for the TOEFL is 90, and our required minimum for the IELTS is 7.0.

• Midyear Report of grades received in courses taken during the first semester of your senior year (for Regular Decision applicants only).

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APPLICATION TIMETABLE We have three application deadlines. Apply by November 15 for Early Decision (binding). Apply by December 1 for Early Action.

Apply by January 15 for Regular Decision. Submit financial aid application forms by the deadline of your chosen admission plan.

We require the FAFSA and a supplemental Centre Aid Form to be considered for financial aid.

EARLY DECISION (binding) Early Decision candidates receive admission and award notifications earlier than nonbinding (Early Action and Regular Decision) applicants. They pledge to enroll if they are admitted and to withdraw applications to other schools at that time, provided they receive a financial aid award that makes it possible to attend. Apply by November 15 to receive a response by early January on admission and merit scholarships and by late January on financial aid. The enrollment deposit for Early Decision is due February 1.

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EARLY ACTION AND REGULAR DECISION (nonbinding) Two nonbinding application options are available: Early Action (apply by December 1 for an early response) or Regular Decision (apply by January 15). The enrollment deposit is due on the national college decision deadline of May 1. Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed according to space available. Transfer applications for the fall term are due June 1.

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CAMPUS MAP KEY ACADEMIC FACILITIES A1 Crounse Hall - Grace Doherty Library - Vahlkamp Theater - Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) A2 Jones Visual Arts Center - AEGON Gallery A3 Olin Hall A4 Outdoor Classrooms A5 Young Hall A6 Norton Center For The Arts

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2 Campus Center - Student Life Office - Campus Dining - Student Activities Center - Intercultural Center 3 Centre Post Office, Document Services 4 Cheek Emeritus House 5 Chenault Alumni House 6 Combs Center (the Warehouse) - Leadership Programs - Communications 7 Facilities Management 8 Horky House - Human Resources Office - Finance Office 9 Old Carnegie - Center for Career & Professional Development - Center for Global Citizenship

10 Old Centre - Admission Welcome Center - President’s Office - Academic Affairs Office - VP College Relations - Parent Program Office - Diversity Education 11 Parsons Center for Student Health & Counseling ATHLETIC FACILITIES C1 Boles Natatorium - Johnson Pool C2 Indoor Tennis Courts C3 College Street Field C4 Farris Stadium - Herb McGuire Press Box - Joe McDaniel Field

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C5 Fishman Center C6 Gary Wright Field C7 Kitty Baird Center C8 Russell Street Field C9 South Fields

- Softball Field,

- Turf Field, Track & Field Throws Area C10 Soccer Stadium

- Andrew P. Amend Field

- Henry W. Sanders Press Box

- S. Gordon Dabney Locker Room C11 Sutcliffe Hall (Athletic Offices) - Alumni, Bowman, and Hazelrigg Gymnasiums

- David J. Hicks Practice Center - Buck Fitness Center C12 Tennis Courts

CAMPUS DINING D1 Campus Center - Cowan Dining Commons - Nichols Dining Room - Everyday Café D2 Sutcliffe Hall - Hall of Fame Café (Sandella’s) RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES R1 Acheson-Caldwell House R2 Bingham Hall - Visitor Parking R3 Breckinridge Hall R4 Brockman Commons R5 Cheek-Evans House R6 College Street/Grant Street Housing R7 Cooper-Ganfield House

R8 Greek Park

- Alpha Delta Pi House - Beta Theta Pi (Breeze) House - Delta Delta Delta House

- Delta Kappa Epsilon House - Kappa Alpha Theta House - Kappa Delta House

- Kappa Kappa Gamma House - Phi Delta Theta House - Phi Kappa Tau House - Sigma Alpha Epsilon House - Sigma Chi House R9 LaMotte-Tyler House R10 Nevin Hall*

- Residence Life Office R11 North Fifth Street Apartments R12 Northside Residence Hall R13 Pearl Hall

The Centre Bookstore is located on Main Street within walking distance of campus.

Presbyterian Church Labyrinth Walk Thomas Spragens Memorial A6 Norton Center for the Arts - Newlin Hall - Grant Hall - Weisiger Theater

R14 Ruby Cheek House R15 St. Mildreds Court

- Fox Hall

- Guest Cottage

- Rodes Hall R16 Stevenson-Vinson House R17 Stuart Hall R18 Wiseman Hall*

- Registrar R19 Yerkes House R20 762 West Main*

- Information Technology Services R21 Walnut House*

- Department of Public Safety *Office and residential facility

CENTRE COLLEGE FACTS

MISSION STATEMENT: Centre’s mission is to prepare students for lives of learning, leadership, and service.

Centre Admission Office 600 West Walnut Street Danville, KY 40422-1394

1.800.423.6236 admission@centre.edu www.centre.edu

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2019