Acceptance Rate
56%
Avg. SAT
1210
75th percentile
“Louisiana's oldest chartered college, a tiny Shreveport liberal arts haven excelling in music and theatre amid personal mentorship.”
Shreveport, LA
Location
Midsize City
Campus Setting
Centenary College of Louisiana began in 1825 with the state's first college charter, starting in rural Jackson before moving to Shreveport in 1908 for its current 65-acre campus of oak-lined walks and red-brick buildings. With Methodist heritage shaping its emphasis on character and service, the college now enrolls just 536 undergraduates in a non-sectarian environment focused on broad liberal arts preparation. Shreveport's riverfront location offers cultural venues and mild winters, though hot, humid summers dominate half the year.
You'll fit right in if you prefer close relationships with faculty and peers over anonymous crowds, excelling in a collaborative setting where professors know your goals. Ambitious yet approachable, the school's personality encourages involvement without pressure. Tradeoffs come with the small scale—fewer classmates limit social variety, and some courses run infrequently due to low enrollment, while the $39,000 tuition reflects private costs without massive endowments.
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Centenary classrooms buzz with discussion in average classes of 15 students, where faculty from business, sciences, and fine arts guide you through hands-on projects and capstones. Music and theatre programs stand out, filling Magale Recital Hall with student operas and band performances that rival larger schools; business earns accreditation, and education preps teachers for Louisiana classrooms. You'll collaborate directly with professors on research, like biology fieldwork or economic studies tied to local industries.
Intro courses occasionally draw 30 students, but the intimate scale means quick access to advisors. Popular fine arts majors require auditions, and limited enrollment restricts options in niche fields like advanced languages or engineering, pushing some toward partnerships for specialized paths.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
693 undergrad • 19 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
57%
Black / African American
23%
Hispanic / Latino
10%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
8%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Shreveport, LA
Varsity Athletics
Life on Centenary's residential campus centers on four halls where freshmen bond over communal meals and hall events, fostering lifelong friendships in a low-key Southern setting. Traditions like Gold Rush homecoming bring parades, concerts, and football under the Gold Dome, while weekly chapel or coffeehouse shows add rhythm. A typical week balances morning classes, afternoon rehearsals or labs, club meetings, and casual hangouts; weekends feature tailgates or trips to Shreveport's boardwalk.
The friendly vibe suits joiners who dive into 60 clubs, from debate to outdoors, but the small party scene and campus focus mean driving for bigger nightlife. High cost of living in Shreveport strains budgets off-campus, and sticky weather confines outdoor activities to fall and spring.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
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ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$25,908
$30K – $48K
$25,758
$48K – $75K
$31,006
$75K – $110K
$31,243
$110K+
$30,885
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
70%
4 Years Graduation Rate
57%
6 Years Graduation Rate
61%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$50,330
70% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Centenary College of Louisiana and return in the fall. 57% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 61% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
57%
4-6 years
4%
Non-grad
39%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$38,820
Acceptance
56%
Undergrads
693
4-Year Grad Rate
57%
Endowment
$159M
Shreveport, LA 71104
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