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Centenary College of Louisiana Admission Requirements

Shreveport, Louisiana

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Your chances of getting into Centenary College of Louisiana

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

63.7%
Admission Difficulty for Centenary College of Louisiana
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is 63.7%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Centenary College of Louisiana and can you get accepted?

Centenary College of Louisiana is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 725 out of the 1,139 who applied were admitted.

Centenary College of Louisiana typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Centenary College of Louisiana?

64% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Centenary College of Louisiana you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.56 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1170 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT

Centenary College of Louisiana GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.56

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Centenary College of Louisiana?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Centenary College of Louisiana are to have around a 3.56 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Centenary College of Louisiana accepts 64% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Centenary College of Louisiana is 3.56 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #5 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Centenary College of Louisiana is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Centenary College of Louisiana SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Centenary College of Louisiana. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 69% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1080-1260

Applicants Submitting SAT 

16%
SAT Scores for Centenary College of Louisiana
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 540
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1080
SAT Scores for Centenary College of Louisiana
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1260
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Centenary College of Louisiana?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1080-1260. Students who get into Centenary College of Louisiana score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers..  Centenary College of Louisiana ranks #5 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Centenary College of Louisiana regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1080, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Centenary College of Louisiana is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1170, you have around a 64% chance of being admitted. A 1260 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 77% chance of getting in.

Centenary College of Louisiana admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1260 and Above Good >77%
1170 to 1260 Avg + 64%-77%
1080 to 1170 Avg - 48%-64%
990 to 1080 Reach 33%-48%
Less than 990 Low <33%
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Centenary College of Louisiana ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

21-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

69%
ACT Scores for Centenary College of Louisiana
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 21
ACT Scores for Centenary College of Louisiana
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 29
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Centenary College of Louisiana?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Centenary College of Louisiana is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 27.  The school ranks #3 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 69 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Centenary College of Louisiana.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Centenary College of Louisiana is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Centenary College of Louisiana for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 64% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 77% with a 27 ACT score.

Centenary College of Louisiana admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >77%
24 to 27 Avg + 64%-77%
21 to 24 Avg - 48%-64%
18 to 21 Reach 33%-48%
Less than 18 Low <33%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Centenary College of Louisiana admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 694 445 1,139
Accepted 427 298 725
Acceptance Rate 62% 67% 64%
Enrolled 87 86 173
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 29% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 15, 2024

Days left to Apply

38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Dec 15, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Centenary College of Louisiana is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Centenary College of Louisiana and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Centenary College of Louisiana Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Centenary College of Louisiana
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Centenary College of Louisiana is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.56 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1170 on the SAT and 24 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Centenary College of Louisiana often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=158477 IPEDS survey data for Centenary College of Louisiana.

Last updated February 24, 2024