Overview

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

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
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
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, 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

1,139

Applied

725

Accepted

523

Enrolled

Female Admissions

694

Females Applied

427

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

445

Males Applied

298

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

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	December 15th	February 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 15th	January 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		540	650
SAT Math		540	610

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,200

Private

Fees

14,800

Room & board

7,800

Room only

Financial Aid

34,743

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,284

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

36,713

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,179

Avg. Loan Aid

24,806

Avg. Grant Aid

31,410

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

523

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.39%
Black or African American	17.81%
White or Caucasian	61.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.57%
Asian	2.94%
Two or more races	5.48%
Other	0.39%

Gender

Male (45.51%)

Female (54.49%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
CAB Spring Fling, CAB Fall Fest and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Intramural sports, Residence Life (Centenary Activities Board), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Christian Leadership Center and Media Group

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio