Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA · Private
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Centenary College of Louisiana admitted 55.7% of applicants university-wide (956 of 1,715).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 55.7% | 956 | 1,715 |
| In-state | 66.7% | 400 | 600 |
| Out-of-state | 57.1% | 200 | 350 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 50 | 50 |
| Men | 52.1% | 438 | 841 |
| Women | 59.3% | 518 | 874 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 956 admitted students, 232 enrolled (24.3% yield).
Centenary College of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1060–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.40–3.40
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Centenary College of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $60,620/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,200 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,100 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $60,620/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,493 |
| $30k–48k | $19,831 |
| $48k–75k | $20,942 |
| $75k–110k | $25,412 |
| Over $110k | $29,862 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Centenary Academic Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Centenary Merit Scholarship — $10,000-$20,000 per year (Merit)
- Centenary Talent Scholarship (Music, Art, Theatre) — Up to $10,000 per year (Departmental)
- Centenary Service Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Other)
- Centenary Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Centenary Academic Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Centenary Merit Scholarship — $10,000-$20,000 per year (Merit)
- Centenary Talent Scholarship (Music, Art, Theatre) — Up to $10,000 per year (Departmental)
- Centenary Service Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Other)
- International Student Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Centenary College of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Free Online Application
- High School Transcript
- Essay
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation (optional)
- Personal Resume (recommended)
- Personal Interview (recommended)
International applicants
- Free Online Application
- High School Transcript
- Essay
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation (optional)
- Personal Resume (recommended)
- Personal Interview (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Centenary College of Louisiana · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Centenary College of Louisiana requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $50,330
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 56.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 70%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Centenary College of Louisiana · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #143
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Centenary College of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (26%), Biological & life sciences (23%), Visual & performing arts (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Centenary College of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.