Centre College enrolls students who have completed strong college preparatory high school programs and have achieved good academic records in their course work. Students who have supplemented their high school curriculum with college coursework should pursue first-year student admission, not transfer admission. We use the Common Application exclusively, we are test optional, and there is no fee to apply. Applications are considered in three submission rounds: early decision, early action, and regular decision.

We welcome applications from qualified students who have enrolled at two-year or other four-year colleges and universities following completion of high school. A student pursues transfer admission if they were enrolled past the deadline for dropping classes at their previous institution. Any transfer student should be in good academic and social standing at their previous institution and be eligible for return. Transfer students must complete all of the College’s requirements for graduation. They must also complete at least 54 credit hours at Centre, including 23 of the last 30.