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Why º£½ÇÂÛ̳?

When you start at º£½ÇÂÛ̳, you can go in any direction you want.

We are committed to providing you a deeply engaging, intensely personal education with guaranteed opportunities to explore the world, gain on-the-job experience, and conduct research alongside your professors. The details of your education matter, and so does the big picture. At º£½ÇÂÛ̳, you get both.

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Find Your º£½ÇÂÛ̳

A Place for You

For Mireille, finding personal connections with classmates and professors helped her thrive inside and outside of the classroom.

What Makes Us Different

98%

Of Students Live on Campus

$40K

Average Student Aid Given By º£½ÇÂÛ̳

79%

Of º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Students Study Abroad At Least Once

HANDS-ON LEARNING

We don’t just suggest having real-world experiences — we guarantee them.
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Have you thought about what experiences you’d like to list on your resume? Internships with the Cleveland Clinic, the U.S. Senate, Houses of Parliament (UK), NASA, and so many more await you as a º£½ÇÂÛ̳ student.

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Research

Ask big questions. Test a hypothesis. Present or publish your results. At º£½ÇÂÛ̳, you can pursue independent research or work collaboratively alongside esteemed faculty members.

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Innovation through collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about business, entrepreneurship, and community development.

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ meets full need

We’re fiercely committed to your future.

$40k

Average aid given by º£½ÇÂÛ̳

90%

Students receiving financial aid

85%

Graduate within four years

Start your career sooner.

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The º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Promise

We believe that a transformative education should be within reach for everyone. That's why we're proud to meet 100% of your calculated financial need.

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BROADEN YOUR GLOBAL PICTURE

Study Abroad and Away

Study in Bhutan, China, France, Germany, and beyond. Many of our programs also include internship placements, local orientation programs, and educational excursions.

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BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Community Engagement

Community engagement is a way of life at º£½ÇÂÛ̳. Through learning about the value of service, you become leaders of tomorrow in a global society.

We are investing in you

$41M

In Scholarships and Grants

$50M

In New Scholarships

#7

Nationally Ranked For Merit Scholarship Awards

The Grissom Scholars Program has not only provided financial support necessary for me to attend º£½ÇÂÛ̳, it has also provided me with the tools to be successful here.

Alexis Skiles

Economics & Finance, class of 2023

Louisville, KY

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Cost and Affordability

At º£½ÇÂÛ̳, you are our greatest investment. With the º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Promise, we guarantee to meet your full calculated financial need and make an exceptional degree affordable.

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FUND YOUR WAY WITH YOUR ACADEMIC MERITS

Scholarships and Fellowships

If you’ve worked hard in school, chances are you can take advantage of scholarship and fellowship opportunities to reduce your overall costs.

LIFE AT CENTRE

If you desire a strong sense of community, º£½ÇÂÛ̳ is the place for you. After all, 98% of our student body lives on campus, so if you want to meet other students, collaborate with faculty, or get involved in your favorite club or organization, all you have to do is step outside your front door.
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Housing & Dining

We are a thriving residential community that promotes friendship, comfort, respect — and sustenance. We offer dietary options that are healthy and delicious so you can feel energized and ready to thrive on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

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Activities & Organizations

With 87 campus organizations and more than 2,000 campus events, you can satiate a multitude of your interests at º£½ÇÂÛ̳ while forging bonds and building lasting memories with new friends.

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Athletics

Fierce competitors. Great sportsmanship. That’s the spirit of our º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Colonels! We compete in 25 intercollegiate sports — with close to half of the student body participating in one or more of them.

WHERE ARE CENTRE GRADUATES NOW?

The class of 2023 has achieved great success one year after graduation.

98%

OF GRADS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRAD SCHOOL

63%

OF GRADS ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED

35%

OF GRADS ARE ATTENDING GRAD SCHOOL

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CAREER READINESS STARTS AT CENTRE

Meaningful Career Preparation

Set off on a career path with a competitive edge. Explore your career options to find your passion. No matter where you’re at, we’re here to help you succeed starting on day one.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE

Life After º£½ÇÂÛ̳

With an excellent post-graduation success rate and a strong alumni network, º£½ÇÂÛ̳ offers you ongoing support through our career resources and professional development.