Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana Overview

Centenary College of Louisiana is a private, religious school in the urban setting of Shreveport, Louisiana. Centenary College of Louisiana was founded in 1825 and the school now enrolls around 552 students per year, including 552 undergrads. Centenary College of Louisiana offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! December 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by February 15.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Centenary College of Louisiana!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Centenary College of Louisiana's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Centenary College of Louisiana students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Centenary College of Louisiana has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Centenary College of Louisiana has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Centenary College of Louisiana on the Student Life page.

2022 Centenary College of Louisiana Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Other
Overall Acceptance Rate	60%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	23%
Tuition	$38,820
Percent of Need Met	75%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$34,293

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Is Centenary College of Louisiana a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what Centenary College of Louisiana offers and if the college seems like a good choice for you.

Centenary College of Louisiana Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Centenary College of Louisiana. The acceptance rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is 60%. Last year, 920 students applied to Centenary College of Louisiana and 550 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Centenary College of Louisiana

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Centenary College of Louisiana, around 70% are still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Centenary College of Louisiana Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Centenary College of Louisiana by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Centenary College of Louisiana directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Centenary College of Louisiana

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Centenary College of Louisiana meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $34,293 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $25,363 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Centenary College of Louisiana.

Based on this information, how does Centenary College of Louisiana sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Centenary College of Louisiana a good school for you?

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Where is Centenary College of Louisiana Located?

Centenary College of Louisiana is located in the urban setting of Shreveport, Louisiana, in the suburbs of Shreveport.

If you want to see Centenary College of Louisiana for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20/49 to Shreveport, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Shreveport Regional.

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