Centenary College of Louisiana
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Centenary College of Louisiana is a private nonprofit institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana with approximately 685 undergraduate students enrolled. Centenary College of Louisiana has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,624 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $52,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Centenary College of Louisiana is a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 59% graduation rate and 75% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,250, and the small campus of just 615 undergrads means you're likely to get genuine faculty attention at one of the oldest liberal arts colleges west of the Mississippi. Worth considering if you thrive in a tight-knit, faith-affiliated environment and want personalized academics, but come in with a clear plan to stay on track.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (685 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71104
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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