Located in Danville, Kentucky, Centre College is a highly regarded private liberal arts and sciences college known for its rigorous academics, small class sizes, and strong emphasis on hands-on learning, leadership, and service. Centre offers more than 70 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, with particularly strong opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad. The Colonels compete in NCAA Division III Softball as members of the Southern Athletic Association (SAA), which Centre describes as one of the nation's top Division III conferences. Centre's athletic department sponsors 25 NCAA Division III varsity sports, and nearly half of the student body participates in intercollegiate athletics, creating a strong campus-wide commitment to athletics and academics. For softball players, Centre offers the opportunity to compete at a high Division III level while benefiting from a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an average class size of 18, extensive academic support, and a campus culture focused on developing well-rounded student-athletes.