About Centenary College of Louisiana

Founded in 1825, Centenary College of Louisiana. is a Private college. Located in Louisiana, which is a city setting in Louisiana, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 490 full time undergraduate students, and 59 full time graduate students.

The Centenary College of Louisiana Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 8:1. There are 57 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Centenary College of Louisiana include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate64%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range940-1170
ACT Range22-28

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

89% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 66% were in the top quarter, and 32% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Centenary College of Louisiana.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
11%
“I only go out in groups”
56%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
44%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
11%
“They keep regular office hours”
78%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
78%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
78%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
11%
“I only go out in groups”
56%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
44%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
11%
“They keep regular office hours”
78%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
78%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
78%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    26 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    27 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    29 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    29 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    29 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    29 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    29 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

Centenary College of Louisiana REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Centenary College of Louisiana?

9 Students rated Centenary College of Louisiana

Brianna - 04/17/2020

Centenary College is a great place to be academically challenged. I enjoy the classes I take as a pre-med student and have great professors and advisors. Centenary also makes it possible for every student to study abroad as part of its liberal arts education. This is important because students get to experience culture and classes outside of their intended major, broadening their education. However, the student body is small, which is great for the student to teacher ratio, but also makes cliques a prominent characteristic seen on campus. Although there are sports teams and greek life, the organizations tend to be small because the student population is so low. Overall, I am proud to attend such an esteemed college that I know will lead me to my career success.

Janette - 02/24/2020

I absolutely love it here! The campus community is small, which makes for conveniently smaller class sizes and more close-knit friend groups. The staff is amazing -- there isn't a single person there who won't greet you with a smile. The Shreveport area is very rich in culture and there are many great places to eat and shop around. The campus is absolutely beautiful and everything is very close to each other, so no need to worry about being too late to class because of transportation issues. Coming to Centenary is probably one of the greatest decisions I've ever made!

Mariah - 04/08/2019

It is very amazing and great! I liked how the classes are very small and you are able to get close to your professors. I also liked how small the campus is because you are able to know where everything is at. The staff is very helpful and nice as well. The volleyball program is very great as well. I am very excited how this season is going to be!

Emma - 10/10/2018

Centenary College of Louisiana is a fantastic school for anyone who not only wants a superior liberal arts education, but a family as well. The small student population makes it easy to get familiar with more of the student body and is far less intimidating than a larger school. Despite its small size, however, there is a myriad of majors, clubs, activities, and opportunities available for everyone. The campus allows you to speak your mind and, if things get political, debate will generally be civilized, even friendly. As I am a freshman in my first semester, I cannot go in depth on the academics, but the education I have received, especially in the music department, is far greater than the rest of my schooling combined. The professors are all very competent and willing to help out any way they can. The choir is also incredible and, if you're in it, you're already friends with over 10% of the student body. If you are considering a career in music, I would go to Centenary. I would recommend getting food away from the Caf on occasion as it's pretty hit or miss; but they usually know how to prepare chicken and potatoes. Stay away from the baseball boys.

Centenary College of Louisiana FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Centenary College of Louisiana?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Centenary College of Louisiana is 64%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The best advice I can give to students is to choose a school that is feels right. You can tell right away if you'll like a place when you visit. Also, I highly advise a small, liberal arts school because you can search for your major and socialize well. Most of all, DO NOT TRY TO REPLACE YOUR FRIENDS. Make new ones and appreciate them for different reasons than you did your ones back home. Study hard, play hard, and you will come out on top.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Amazingly accepting, tolerant and open to different cultures, experiences and people. Its almost scary at how people did not act like how you would expect on a campus like Centenary, a rather elite private school with less than 1,000 students in Conservative, Northern Louisiana. Wow! Faculty just needs to be more diverse! Everyone thought that more diversity within the student body and faculty, alike was needed!

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Those people who are looking for a conservatory in the visual or performing arts. It is a college that looks for and builds well-rounded students. Also, this college is not for the city type.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I don't know if i could name something I would consider to be the worst. For me, one of the hardest things was living at home and growing up in the city where Centenary is located. Living off campus, you tend to miss a lot of the activities that are going on nightly. And having always lived in the same city, things become a little mundane.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    For me, the best thing was being immersed in an intense academic atmosphere. I don't have that same environment now in my graduate program, and I sure miss it! Just as a piece of advice, really listen to what your professors are saying, they know their stuff!

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I think whats unique about our school would be that we have a Golf, Fencing, and Gymnastics team. All schools don't have those programs.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Gossip

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Centenary is a home away from home for me, because the people hear are like family and we treat each other as such.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The professors at Centenary are absolutely amazing.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I'm not really sure, but I can tell you one thing- homophobes should stay far away! You don't have to be ultra-liberal by any means, but there are a lot of gay students, so if you're not comfortable with that, I'd advise you strongly against coming.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish i would have known how academically challenging this school is. It has been a challenge for me.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Great pre-med and pre-law , Centenary College Choir, "hottest liberal arts college you've never heard of" (College Guide '08 - Newsweek MSNBC)

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Centenary is really small and really expensive. It also has some disturbing racist tones in the administration. For instance, there are no African American faculty members.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    The athletes destroy everything that's good on campus. The choir is a cult. RA's are out to get you. Half the men on campus are gay or in the closet.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are four fraternities and two sororities. There are a countless number of student organizations, especially media. There's a literary arts magazine, radio station, yearbook, weekly newspaper, french newspaper, film society, and a lot more. For a small campus there are plenty of organizations to join. It's also relatively easy to start an organization if you can't find what want.

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  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    Professors are great at Centenary. They're really involved in the extra-curricular's on campus. Centenary students end up with critical minds, always thinking in modern, philosophical ideas. They aren't overly competitive, but the students do have a chance to take their interests a long way. Students have a lot of resources to drive their interest (going on academic trips, undertaking particular research, etc.) The liberal arts education offered at Centenary is well-rounded and sufficiently difficult. It can produce a great thinker.

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  18. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Somewhat, yes.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

490

Total Undergrad Enrollment

59

Total Grad Students

44%

Out-Of-State

52%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

60

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

68%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
16%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Centenary College of Louisiana receive some sort of financial aid. 39% were awarded federal grants. While 55% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$34,935

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$12,980

Room and Board

49,115

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$20,400
$30 - $48K
$19,801
$48 - $75K
$26,339
$75 - $110K
$22,711
$110K & UP
$25,435

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