Centre College
Academics
- Graduation Rate87%
- Majors Available28
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate90%
AP Credit Policy
Entering students presenting score reports of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement examinations will be notified by the College regarding placement and/or course credit on positive recommendation from the appropriate Centre academic program committee. Credit is not granted for AP exams completed prior to the junior year of high school.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 | MAT 165 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 | MAT 170 & 171 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CHE 131 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHN 210 & 220 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| 5 | 3 | ENS 210 | |
| European History | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | FRE 210 & FRE 221 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | GER 210 & 220 |
| Latin | 4 | 6 | CLA 210 & 220 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 110 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 110 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 | MUS 110 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY 110 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 110 |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | PSY 111 |
| Research | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | SPA 210 & 220 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 6 | SPA 210 & 220 |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | MAT 130 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
C
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
D
- Data Science, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
I
- International/Globalization Studies
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
M
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
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