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Centenary College of Louisiana
Centenary College of Louisiana admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Centenary College of Louisiana, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Centenary College of Louisiana sits in Shreveport proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
44.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 685 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1210 — above the LA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Centenary College of Louisiana's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Centenary College of Louisiana received 1,834 applications and admitted 998 (54.4%), with 255 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1040–1210 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Centenary College of Louisiana's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 550 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Centenary College of Louisiana compares
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Louisiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.7% | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,200 | $10,272 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,330 | $47,477 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Centenary College of Louisiana: $50,330 median at year ten, versus $47,477 across Louisiana institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $41,200 regardless of where you're from. At Centenary College of Louisiana, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 685 — Centenary College of Louisiana is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
56.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Centenary College of Louisiana tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Centenary College of Louisiana?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 55.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Centenary College of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
54.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 998 admitted from 1,834 applicants.
How much does Centenary College of Louisiana cost?
At Centenary College of Louisiana, published tuition is $41,200 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Centenary College of Louisiana's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Centenary College of Louisiana graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,330 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Louisiana
- Dillard University — 41.9% admitted
- Grambling State University — 44.9% admitted
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport — 50.5% admitted
- Southern University and A & M College — 35.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.