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Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving

Centre College (Centre) · Danville, Kentucky · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate54%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate81%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,404Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty10 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving coaches

Coaches at Centre College who recruit Women's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Centre College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Southern Athletic Association
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
centrecolonels.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1160–1450
ACTMiddle 50%: 25–32

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Popular majors

Art History, Criticism and ConservationBehavioral NeuroscienceBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralChemical PhysicsChemistry, GeneralChinese Language and LiteratureComputer Science
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
10 : 1
Graduation rate
81% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$52,520
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$23,780
Campus

Where it is

Centre College in Danville.

Location
Danville, Kentucky
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
centre.edu
Overview

About Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Dean Brownley, the Head Coach, leads the Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Centre College (Centre) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Southern Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Centre College is a small private school in Danville, Kentucky with 1,404 undergraduates, a 54% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,780 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Dean Brownley, the Head Coach and Megan Zerhusen, the Assistant Coach. Centre College has 4 coaches for Women's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Dean can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Centre College typically score 1160–1450 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Centre College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.

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Questions

Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Centre College D3?

Yes. Centre College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving, in the Southern Athletic Association.

Is Centre College public or private?

Centre College is a private nonprofit school in Danville, Kentucky.

What conference is Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving in?

The Southern Athletic Association.

Does Centre College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Swimming and Diving?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving have?

4 coaches, led by Dean Brownley, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving?

Dean Brownley is the Head Coach.

When can Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving coaches contact recruits?

Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Centre College cost?

In-state tuition is $52,520 and out-of-state tuition is $52,520 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,780.

What is the Centre College acceptance rate?

54% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Centre College?

Admitted students typically score 1160–1450 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Centre College Women's Swimming and Diving coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified October 2026