by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Centre College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Centre College ran $52,820 a year for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for came to $300; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,520 |
| Fees | $300 |
| Total | $52,820 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Centre College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Centre College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Centre College runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Centre College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Centre College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $46,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $48,070 |
| One Year Ago | $50,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $52,520 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Centre College of Kentucky has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 4.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $55,206 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.72%, so cost a year out lands around $55,311.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $55,311 |
| In 2 Years | $57,919 |
| In 3 Years | $60,650 |
| In 4 Years | $63,510 |
| In 5 Years | $66,505 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $237,390.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Centre College, see the Centre College Financial Aid page.
