Centenary College of Louisiana

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Shreveport, LA
2.0 2 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

712

Location Shreveport, Louisiana
Website centenary.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Centenary College of Louisiana, located in Shreveport in the northwestern region of the state, is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River, established in 1825. The 65-acre campus, situated in a residential area of Shreveport, features both modern facilities and historic buildings characterized by Georgian-Colonial architecture. Operating as a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Centenary maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes a core curriculum in the liberal arts tradition. The college is known for its programs in business, pre-medical studies, and performing arts, with the Hurley School of Music serving as a cultural center for the region. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing provided in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes.

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Ratings

Centenary College of Louisiana is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1060/1210
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/25
GPA 3.56

Acceptance Rate

55.7%

Applications Due Dec 15, 2026
Enrollment Rate 24.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,200

Costs for Centenary College of Louisiana
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,200
Books and Supplies		$1,300
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$14,800
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,700
Total One Year Cost		$63,000

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Centenary College of Louisiana are Business, Visual and Performing Arts, and Biology. 19% of students major in Business, 15% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 13% in Biology.