Centenary College of Louisiana Admission Requirements

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Centenary College of Louisiana Admission Overview

Centenary College of Louisiana admission requirements are competitive. Last year Centenary College of Louisiana admitted 55.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (A-) and SAT 1060-1210 / ACT 20-25. Centenary College of Louisiana is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary College of Louisiana is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary College of Louisiana Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

55.7%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Centenary College of Louisiana acceptance rate is 55.7%. Last year, 956 of 1,715 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate 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 competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Centenary College of Louisiana typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary College of Louisiana GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.56

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.56

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Centenary College of Louisiana typically have around a 3.56 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Centenary College of Louisiana is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #5 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Centenary College of Louisiana SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1060-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

17%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 530
Composite 1060

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 610
Composite 1210

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Centenary College of Louisiana typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Centenary College of Louisiana ranks #7 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Centenary College of Louisiana is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Centenary College of Louisiana
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1210+	Above 75th	>71%
1140 to 1210	Avg +	57%-71%
1060 to 1140	Avg -	40%-57%
Below 1060	Below mid-50	<40%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary College of Louisiana ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

63%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 25
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Centenary College of Louisiana typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Centenary College of Louisiana places #6 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Centenary College of Louisiana without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Centenary College of Louisiana
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>73%
22 to 25	Avg +	56%-73%
20 to 22	Avg -	43%-56%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<43%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

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

Centenary College of Louisiana admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	874	841	1,715
Accepted	518	438	956
Acceptance Rate	59%	52%	56%
Enrolled	113	119	232
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	27%	24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 15, 2026

Days left to Apply

106

Applicants have 106 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Dec 15, 2026.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Centenary College of Louisiana
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Centenary College of Louisiana is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 55.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025