Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Centre College — editorial overview (Danville, KY)
If you drive one hour southwest of Louisville, you’ll hit the geographic center of Kentucky, the town of Danville, and the campus of Centre College. Centre may have the most rigorous academic program in the state of Kentucky. It’s a liberal arts college, with small classes, smart...
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