A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Centenary College of Louisiana are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at Centenary College of Louisiana with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Centenary College of Louisiana has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
252
|
| Women |
304
|
Centenary College of Louisiana serves a low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.5% |
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