| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
537 men, 610 women, 1,147 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
535 men, 609 women, 1,144 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2 men, 1 women, 3 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
28% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 3.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.4% | Hispanic |
| 91.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 0.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 2.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.7% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.5% | Hispanic |
| 91.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.1% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 0.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
100 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Danville, Kentucky |
| Population of city/town: |
15,477 |
| Nearest major city: |
Lexington, Kentucky |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
35 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
266,358 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (31%)
- women's dorms (34%)
- men's dorms (19%)
- sorority housing (4%)
- fraternity housing (5%)
- single-student apartments (6%)
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
92% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
8% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
68% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
260 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Snack BarCafe in Athletic BuildingDining Commons BuildingFootball Stadium Press Box |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, etiquette training, workshops, job fair, assigned career counselors, electronic job postings |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
34% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
37% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Cento |
| Number of honor societies: |
12 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
81 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Centre Christian Fellowship, Centre Catholic Community, Westminster Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, Centre Faith |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Diversity Student Union, French Society, Hispanic Society, International Student Association, Muslim Student Association, German Society |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Habitat for Humanity, Centre Singers, Ultimate Frisbee, ECCO Environmental Club, Centre Republicans, Centre Democrats, Centre Players, Yoga Club, Centre Encore, Club Lacrosse, Up Til Dawn, Centre Outdoor Recreation Service, Cycling Club, Alpha Phi Omega, Mock Trial Team, Philosophy Club, Film Society, Law Society, Student Government Association, Student Activities Council, CARE (Centre Action Reaches Everyone) |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Brian Chafin,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Gina Nicoletti |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Centre College
600 West Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422 |
| School colors: |
Gold and White |
| School mascot: |
Colonels |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
40% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
25% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Suttcliffe Hall
Recreational Field
Farris Field (Football field with track)
Baseball Field
Soccer Field
Field Hockey Field
Bowman Gym
Alumni Gym
Buck Fitness Center
Raquetball Courts
Millenium Park
Danville Country Club
Tennis Courts
Boles Natatorium
Hazelrigg Gymnasium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Flag football
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
3 on 3 Basketball
Volleyball
Raquetball
Basketball
Softball
Tennis
Golf Scramble |
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| Club sports for men: |
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none |
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| Club sports for women: |
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none |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Lexington, Kentucky (35 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Louisville, Kentucky (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Louisville, Kentucky (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lexington, Kentucky (35 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
24% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
30% immediately, 35% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Auburn University (AL);Ball State University (IN);Belmont University (TN);Brandeis University (MA);Duke University (NC);Eastern Kentucky University (KY);Indiana University East (IN);Lindsey Wilson College (KY);Louisiana State University--Alexandria (LA);Ohio Northern University (OH);Purdue University--Calumet (IN);Stetson University (FL);Syracuse University (NY);University of Cincinnati (OH);University of Kentucky (KY);University of Louisville (KY);University of Missouri--Columbia (MO);University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (NC);University of Tennessee (TN);Vanderbilt University (TN);Wake Forest University (NC);Western Kentucky University (KY);Xavier University (OH) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
55% within six months of graduation, 60% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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National City Bank, First Investors, New York Life, Fifth Third Bank, Corporate Executive Board, Humana, Alltech, AFLAC, Summit Energy, JET Programme, AC Nielsen Bases |
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