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About Centenary College of Louisiana

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Centenary College of Louisiana is a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, LA, known for its small class sizes, arts and sciences focus, and louisiana private college. With an acceptance rate of 64%, Centenary is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 173 students each year. Centenary is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Centenary offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,470 per year; the sticker price of $57,500 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Centenary College of Louisiana acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

64%
Overall Accept Rate
1170
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1260 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Centenary College of Louisiana

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Demonstrated Interest
Centenary is a small liberal arts school in Shreveport where personal connections matter, so schedule a campus visit or a one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor to put a face to your application.
Application Strategy
Centenary has distinctive programs in areas like biophysics, geology, and its Oxford-style tutorial program, so mention a specific program by name in your application and explain why that particular offering fits your academic goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Centenary College of Louisiana actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$19.5k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$19.8k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$20.9k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$25.4k
110k+~$58k/yr$29.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

59%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
545
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

52%White
26%Black / African American
12%Hispanic
6%Two or More Races
3%Asian
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender50% Men · 50% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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