Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana
4-year Private university
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Overview

Centenary College of Louisiana is a private institution established in 1825 with city setting located at Shreveport. It is ranked 139 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#139 National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Shreveport, Louisiana
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1825
Selectivity Low
Size Small
523 Undergraduates
Website http://www.centenary.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Biology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$58,800
Cost of Attendance
$25,112
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $36,580
Outstate Tuition Fee $36,580
Room and Board Fees $14,360
$26,755 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

64% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement --
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Feb
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$33,284 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$31,410 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $58,800
80% Students with need received Financial Aid
19.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
President's Award
Total Worth $25,000/year
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.7+; SAT 1310+; ACT 28+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Award
Total Worth $20,000/year
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.4+; SAT 1210+; ACT 25+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Award
Total Worth $15,000/year
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.0+; SAT 1100+; ACT 22+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Legacy Award
Total Worth $2,000
Details Available to direct descendants of Centenary alumni (grandparent, parent, or sibling). Siblings who attend Centenary at the same time can both receive this award.
United Methodist Minister’s Dependent Grant
Total Worth $5,000 annually
Details awarded to full-time students who are dependents of a United Methodist Minister.
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Students

523 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
78% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
52% Students graduate within 6 years