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Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Centenary College of Louisiana is a private institution in Shreveport with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1171, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 615 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,330 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,159.

Established
1825
Motto
Labor Omnia Vincit
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III's Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1171SAT Avg
615Students
9:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$50,330Earnings 10yr
$25,159Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Centenary College of Louisiana Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1171

Reading & WritingMid: 575
520620
MathMid: 560
520590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1171

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,000
Room & Board$14,360
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$57,929
Average Net Price$25,159
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,875
$30–48K$21,245
$48–75K$24,985
$75–110K$25,486
$110K+$28,530

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,159

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
615
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 22%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.3%
Freshman Retention75.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,821
8 Years$46,597
10 Years$50,330

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,400
Men
$58,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#136
Washington Monthly
#133

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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