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Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, LA · City · 685 students
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$23,624
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
58%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$50,330
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
56%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1825, Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River, renowned for its personalized faculty mentorship and exceptional medical school placement rates. The college features strong academic programs in biology and pre-health sciences, business administration, education, and the performing arts through the acclaimed Hurley School of Music. Student life is close-knit and spirited, supported by NCAA Division III athletics, active Greek organizations, and the signature "Centenary in Paris" program, which brings the entire incoming first-year class to France for an immersive academic orientation before their first full semester on campus.

Wikipedia:Centenary College of Louisiana is a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Location
Shreveport, LA, 71104 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
194 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,200
Housing & food (on campus)$14,800
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$63,850
Average net price$23,624
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,200
Housing & food (on campus)$14,800
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$63,850
Average net price$23,624
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.centenary.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$43,450
Housing$8,000
Food$7,200
Books & supplies$1,300
Personal expenses$2,700
Transportation$3,200
Total published by the school$63,850
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,493
$30–48k
$19,831
$48–75k
$20,942
$75–110k
$25,412
$110k+
$29,862
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $28,028
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
58%
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 61.3% · others: 53.3% 
8 yrs after starting
59% graduated · 35% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$42,821
10 yrs after entry$50,330
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$27k
90th percentile$35,075
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
56%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1144
R 530–600 · M 530–610
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 20–25 · E 20–27 · M 18–25
SAT middle 50%: 1060–1210
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 52.1% · women 59.3% 
Yield: 24.3% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
8 : 1
Pell grant
45%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$62,373
Independent
6%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
0%
Where first-years come from
In state (LA)
63.4%
Out of state
36.2%
International
0.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 75 · AR 2 · OK 2 · AL 1 · CA 1

Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
12%
Black
26%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$42,821
After 10 yrs
$50,330
Biology, General28
Business Administration, Management and Operations20
Psychology, General18
Political Science and Government12
Neurobiology and Neurosciences11
Communication and Media Studies7
Music7
English Language and Literature, General5
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4
Fine and Studio Arts4
History4
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology3
Philosophy3
Sociology3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2
Chemistry2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$135M
Full-time faculty
37%
Faculty salary
$7,808/mo
Teaching spend
$11,660
per student
Federal loans
69%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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