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Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana is a small, private institution located in Shreveport, la. Founded in 1825, Centenary College of Louisiana offers undergraduate degrees in 28 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 511 undergraduates
cost $38,820 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Centenary College of Louisiana? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 63.7%
SAT score average 1188
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
15
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Centenary College of Louisiana is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Psychology, General
English Language and Literature, General
Accounting and Related Services
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,820
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,940
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,740
Cost of attendance* $58,800
Average financial aid package $34,743
Estimated cost $24,057 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,820
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,940
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,740
Cost of attendance* $58,800
Average financial aid package $34,743
Estimated cost $24,057 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Centenary College of Louisiana has a total undergraduate enrollment of 511, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

556

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
58%
African American %
17%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Centenary College of Louisiana, students love their Intramural sports, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA 71104
phone 318-869-5131
address www.centenary.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Intramural sports

Residence life (centenary activities board)

Fellowship of christian athletes

Christian leadership center

Media group

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Centenary College of Louisiana to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Centenary College of Louisiana?

Centenary College of Louisiana is located in Shreveport, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Centenary College of Louisiana? 

The acceptance rate for Centenary College of Louisiana is 64%.

What’s the average GPA for Centenary College of Louisiana?

The average high school GPA for Centenary College of Louisiana students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Centenary College of Louisiana?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Centenary College of Louisiana including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $235,200.

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