College statistics
- Address:
- 2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA
71104 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.centenary.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $41,200
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $41,200
- Room and Board:
- $14,800
- Acceptance Rate:
- 54.4%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $135,148,021
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Centenary College of Louisiana is a private, not-for-profit liberal arts institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana. With a Carnegie classification focused on arts and sciences, the college emphasizes undergraduate education and offers a residential campus experience in an urban setting. The college's primary academic strength lies in biological and biomedical sciences, drawing students interested in these fields.
The college enrolls 648 students and charges $41,200 in annual tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students. The total cost of attendance is $56,000, which includes $14,800 for room and board. Centenary receives applications from a broad range of students and admits approximately 54% of applicants. According to recent data, the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 620 and the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 590; the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 28. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.
This college works best for students seeking a close-knit liberal arts community with particular interest in the sciences, especially those looking for smaller class sizes and direct faculty engagement. The college's location in Shreveport offers access to a regional hub while maintaining a focused academic environment. Prospective students should visit www.centenary.edu/ to learn more about specific program offerings and financial aid opportunities.