Overview

Centenary College of Louisiana is a Comprehensive institution located in Shreveport, LA.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admission
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA  71104
United States

Contact Ms. Lauren Carlton Hawkins
Associate Director of Admission, Recruitment
Email: lcarlton@centenary.edu
Phone: 318-869-5131
Fax: 318-869-5005

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×	×
Music, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,502

Applied

917

Accepted

705

Enrolled

Female Admissions

815

Females Applied

518

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

685

Males Applied

398

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.53

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	Resume

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 31st	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	495	640
SAT Math	-	500	610
ACT Composite	-	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,350

Private

Fees

15,500

Room & board

8,150

Room only

Financial Aid

41,315

Avg. Financial Aid Package

42,384

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,373

Avg. Loan Aid

27,097

Avg. Grant Aid

9,486

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

705

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

35%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.61%
Black or African American	26.26%
White or Caucasian	53.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	2.01%
Two or more races	6.89%

Gender

Male (49.79%)

Female (50.21%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Choral groups

Student Services

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek sororities

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No		No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No		No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No		No

Faculty

116

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 57

Part-time - 59

Male - 60

Female - 56