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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate54.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1171
Reading & WritingMid: 575
520620
MathMid: 560
520590
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
2128
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
Programs (28)
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
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Source: Wikipedia