Centenary College of Louisiana

If you are considering submitting an application to Centenary College of Louisiana, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is December 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Centenary College of Louisiana for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than 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 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	23%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	87%
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

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Applying 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, which means 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 college because they hope it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top 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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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Centenary College of Louisiana?

It is moderately difficult to get into Centenary College of Louisiana. Centenary College of Louisiana evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Centenary College of Louisiana accepted 60% of students, about 550 from the 920 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Centenary College of Louisiana, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Centenary College of Louisiana

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

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 decides which factors are given the most weight 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 choose schools that prioritize 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	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. Double 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)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Interview	√
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 3.6.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 23% of Centenary College of Louisiana's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 87% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Centenary College of Louisiana?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Centenary College of Louisiana students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Centenary College of Louisiana students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Centenary College of Louisiana?

To be most competitive at Centenary College of Louisiana, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Centenary College of Louisiana's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Centenary College of Louisiana students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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

• Spring 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?

❌ Students who are admitted to Centenary College of Louisiana must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

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 and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

❌ No, Centenary College of Louisiana is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Centenary College of Louisiana's acceptance rate?

✅ Centenary College of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 60%.

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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