Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana is moderately difficult to get into. Centenary College of Louisiana admitted 64% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 1,139 students applied to Centenary College of Louisiana and 725 were admitted.

If you are applying to Centenary College of Louisiana, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 12/15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Centenary College of Louisiana for fall should anticipate a decision by February 15.

Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Centenary College of Louisiana's admissions stats.

Centenary College of Louisiana 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	69%
Waitlist	No

Centenary College of Louisiana Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Centenary College of Louisiana.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	Info Not Available	–
Early Decision II	Yes	February 15	–
Early Action	Yes	December 15	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	12 15	February 15

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Want to Apply Early to Centenary College of Louisiana?

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Centenary College of Louisiana offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due February 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 15. Centenary College of Louisiana will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions

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Transferring to Centenary College of Louisiana

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Centenary College of Louisiana?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Centenary College of Louisiana

What does Centenary College of Louisiana consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Centenary College of Louisiana for more information on admission factors.

Centenary College of Louisiana 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Centenary College of Louisiana, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Centenary College of Louisiana's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	1	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	Resume
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Centenary College of Louisiana?

Students admitted to Centenary College of Louisiana have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Centenary College of Louisiana is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 16% of Centenary College of Louisiana's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 69% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

More Information on Transferring to Centenary College of Louisiana

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Centenary College of Louisiana. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Centenary College of Louisiana during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Centenary College of Louisiana?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Centenary College of Louisiana.

Does Centenary College of Louisiana accept transfer credits?

✅ Centenary College of Louisiana accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Centenary College of Louisiana accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Centenary College of Louisiana accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Centenary College of Louisiana?

❌ No, Centenary College of Louisiana is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Centenary College of Louisiana's acceptance rate?

✅ Centenary College of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Centenary College of Louisiana?

✅ Centenary College of Louisiana offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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