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:
54%
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. | $41,200 |
| 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. | $41,200 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
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.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$32,506
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,396
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,109
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
58%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5560
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,396
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.
$16,504,535
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,572,805
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.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,094
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
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,407
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,176
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
1834
Students Applied
29%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
36
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 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 | May 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
55%
Submitting ACT
17%
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
648
Total Number of Undergrads
620
0
100
52%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
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
38
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
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
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
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
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
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
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
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