Lynchburg, VA
Centra College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2020, from 82% to 100% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 82% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 83% |
| 2022 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 40% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Centra College has an acceptance rate of 100% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1 of 1 applicants.
Less Selective. Centra College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 0 enrolled.
No. Centra College is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2020, from 82% to 100% — it has become less selective.