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About Centenary College of Louisiana

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Centenary College of Louisiana is a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, LA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 64%, Centenary College of Louisiana is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 173 students each year. Centenary College of Louisiana is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Centenary College of Louisiana offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,470 per year; the sticker price of $57,500 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Centenary College of Louisiana acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

64%
Overall Accept Rate
1170
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1260 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Centenary College of Louisiana

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Demonstrated Interest
Centenary is a small liberal arts school in Shreveport where personal connections matter, so schedule a campus visit or a one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor to put a face to your application.
Test Score Strategy
Since Centenary does not require test scores, consider leaving your score off the application and letting your GPA, activities, and recommendations carry your file instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Centenary College of Louisiana actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$19.5k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$19.8k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$20.9k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$25.4k
110k+~$58k/yr$29.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

59%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
545
Undergrad Enrollment
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