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Centenary College of Louisiana

Name: Centenary Campus Experience (On-Campus Visit)
Start: 2026-04-15T12:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (28)

Student Life

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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

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Washington Monthly

#133

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1825, the Louisiana state legislature issued a charter for the College of Louisiana at Jackson.
•In 1839, the Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, established Centenary College, first located in Clinton, Mississippi, then relocated to Brandon Springs.
•When the College of Louisiana lost the financial support from the state legislature in 1845, Centenary College purchased the facility and moved to Jackson.
•Centenary College in Shreveport, circa 1915 In 1846, the college's trustees changed the institution's name to Centenary College of Louisiana and adopted the alumni of the two predecessor colleges.
•Following a meeting on October 7, 1861, the faculty minute book states, "Students have all gone to war.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from LA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

180 mi(312 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

212 mi(367 min)

New Orleanspop. 380K

278 mi(482 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth195 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental197 mi

MSY New Orleans268 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1413 mi · ~40h 49m drive

New York, NY1229 mi · ~35h 30m drive

Hartford, CT1320 mi · ~38h 8m drive

Providence, RI1382 mi · ~39h 55m drive

Albany, NY1295 mi · ~37h 25m drive

Syracuse, NY1202 mi · ~34h 43m drive

Rochester, NY1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive

Buffalo, NY1082 mi · ~31h 15m drive

Philadelphia, PA1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive

Pittsburgh, PA939 mi · ~27h 8m drive

Harrisburg, PA1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive

Newark, NJ1222 mi · ~35h 18m drive

Washington, DC1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive

Baltimore, MD1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive

Atlanta, GA548 mi · ~15h 50m drive

Charlotte, NC763 mi · ~22h 3m drive

Raleigh, NC892 mi · ~25h 46m drive

Miami, FL939 mi · ~27h 8m drive

Orlando, FL784 mi · ~22h 39m drive

Tampa, FL742 mi · ~21h 26m drive

Nashville, TN471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

New Orleans, LA278 mi · ~8h 2m drive

Richmond, VA984 mi · ~28h 26m drive

Chicago, IL730 mi · ~21h 5m drive

Detroit, MI897 mi · ~25h 55m drive

Minneapolis, MN864 mi · ~24h 58m drive

St. Louis, MO469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

Kansas City, MO460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

Indianapolis, IN657 mi · ~18h 59m drive

Columbus, OH789 mi · ~22h 48m drive

Cleveland, OH909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Milwaukee, WI795 mi · ~22h 58m drive

Dallas, TX180 mi · ~5h 12m drive

Houston, TX212 mi · ~6h 7m drive

Austin, TX282 mi · ~8h 9m drive

San Antonio, TX353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Los Angeles, CA1417 mi · ~40h 56m drive

San Francisco, CA1655 mi · ~47h 49m drive

San Diego, CA1361 mi · ~39h 19m drive

Seattle, WA1822 mi · ~52h 38m drive

Portland, OR1782 mi · ~51h 29m drive

Denver, CO803 mi · ~23h 12m drive

Phoenix, AZ1064 mi · ~30h 44m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive

Honolulu, HI3969 mi · ~114h 40m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)195 miles

Rental car

293 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

390 min$234-390

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)197 miles

Rental car

296 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

394 min$236-394

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award