Overview
Founded by the United Methodist Church in 1825, Centenary College of Louisiana is a 4-year college in northwest Louisiana and the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River. Centenary confers bachelor’s degrees in 25 academic majors. Additionally, all students are required to enroll in courses through Centenary’s TREK program featuring courses focused on cultivating a liberal arts mindset and experiential learning. For a break from classwork, Centenary is home to the three-acre Ed Lueck Louisiana Arboretum featuring native and exotic plant species.
Acceptance Rate:
64%
Average Net Price:
$24,079
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1207
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $40,000 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $40,000 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$27,095
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,400
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,582
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
41%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5807
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,400
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$12,696,256
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,686,295
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,818
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,800
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
66%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,761
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,487
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1139
Students Applied
29%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
18
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 15 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
69%
Submitting ACT
16%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1207
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
556
Total Number of Undergrads
523
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
25
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
9
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
79
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
87%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
87%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gentlemen & Ladies
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
112
Total Female Athletes
101
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Centenary College of Louisiana Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,500
Top 5 Cities
Shreveport
Dallas
Houston
New Orleans
Austin
Top 5 Employers
Centenary College of Louisiana
LSU Health Sciences Center
Willis-Knighton Health System
First United Methodist Church
Caddo Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Community & Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,800
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe professors make sure you take something away from the classes. It's not simply boring textbook learning or mindless lecturing. I love the in-class discussions.
Brittany from Warner Robins, GA
All of the professors are great! They will help you out in every way possible. Our biology class has a lab integrated with it so it offers hands on learning.
Kristalynn from Shreveport, LA
After working with your advisor to create a proposal, you can pursue an individualized major. Mine is International Relations, with a focus in the Balkans and the Caucasus, and a minor in Political Science. I'm certainly learning a lot, both in and out of class. The professors are easy to talk to, the coursework is engaging (quite a change from high school), and your fellow students encourage you to think in different ways. One of my fondest memories is bantering about Aztec and Prussian history over a game of pool.
Yesenia from Shreveport, LA
Since it's a small campus, many professors are willing to work with you and help you succeed. Fellow classmates are also easy to talk to and possibly get tutoring from. The curriculum is not easy but not overly challenging. You learn inside and outside of the classroom, from textbooks and from others. You can learn more about the world and about yourself here.
Dakota from Lafayette, LA
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