Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1171
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (28)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + city premium