ROTC at Centre College
Danville, KY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Centre College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky.
Cross-town & partner options
Centre College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 31.0 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 31.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Kentucky.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Centre College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.9 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 54% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,450 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–32 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $52,820 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,820 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 81% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Centre College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Centre College has 1,400 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Centre College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,433 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Centre College: FAQ
Does Centre College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Centre College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky.
Which ROTC branches can Centre College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Kentucky, 31 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Kentucky, 31 mi).
Is ROTC at Centre College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Centre College and train with the unit at University of Kentucky.
School links and location
These links belong to Centre College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
centre.edu
- Admissions
centre.edu
- Apply
centre.edu
- Financial aid
centre.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Danville, KY 40422-1394
IPEDS UNITID: 156408
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