United States
Centre College
Funding
Centre DOES NOT meet full demonstrated financial need for international applicants through ordinary aid. It generally expects about USD 25,000/year family funding. Only the highly competitive Lincoln Scholars Program offers advertised full funding to international students; it requires a separate application. Normal merit/need grants are not a full ride.
Eligibility
Free Common App; all international applicants must submit Centre online Certificate of Finance, including Lincoln applicants. No CSS Profile, separate international aid form or bank-statement copies required for international admission. School records, recommendations, English proficiency; SAT/ACT optional.
Deadlines
Admission dates: ED I Nov 1 2026; EA Nov 15 2026; ED II Jan 15 2027; RD Feb 1 2027. Lincoln Scholars has a separate scholarship application and date; verify directly on program page.
What Centre College needs for Fall 2027
Draft research from official pages (checked 14 Nov 2026). Not yet verified by a bdesh editor — confirm every date and prompt on the official page. 6 details still being checked.
Rounds and deadlines
| Round | Application | Financial aid | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Ibinding | 1 Nov 2026 | not confirmed | December 1 |
| Early Action | 15 Nov 2026 | not confirmed | Mid-February (as printed on the page) |
| Early Decision IIbinding | 15 Jan 2027 | not confirmed | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | 1 Feb 2027 | not confirmed | April 1 |
Essays and short answers
No college-specific essays found — only the Common App personal statement.
Testing
- SAT/ACT optional
- English tests: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English Test (TOEFL iBT 93 · TOEFL Essentials 9.5 · IELTS 7.0 · PTE 64 · DET 125)
- For students who finished high school in English (e.g. IB or Cambridge A-Level), with coursework on the transcript and related scores submitted. Waiver request form is due by the plan deadline and is reviewed only after all other materials are received; Centre may still require a test score and/or interview.
Recommendations · Interview
- counselor + 1 teacher
- Interview: By invitation
- Application fee: No fee · Apply through Common App
Financial aid for international students
- Need-blind or need-aware: not stated
- ✕ Does not meet full need for most international students
- Forms: Certificate of Finance (online), Lincoln Scholars Program application (separate online application), Special Interest scholarship applications (Performing Arts, Studio Arts, Language)
- Documents: Certificate of Finance; Proof of financial support at the US consulate for the student visa if enrolling
CSS Profile, a separate aid application and bank statements are NOT required. All international applicants are automatically considered for General Merit scholarships ($20,000-$45,000 per year). Need-based grants are limited ($3,000-$21,000, average $11,000 over last three years) and students typically must self-fund about $25,000 per year. Cost of attendance 2026-27: $79,455. Centre does not meet full need for most internationals; the Lincoln Scholars Program is the full-ride path for Bangladeshi students and is highly competitive. F-1 students do not qualify for the Centre Promise.
Official pages used
- www.centre.edu/apply/admission-requirements
- www.centre.edu/admission-aid/international-applicants/international-admission-requirements
- www.centre.edu/admission-aid/international-applicants
- www.centre.edu/admission-aid/international-applicants/international-student-financial-aid
- centre.edu/admission-aid/international-applicants
- centre.edu/admission-aid/international-applicants/international-admission-requirements