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Centenary College of Louisiana SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1053 to 1185
ACT Range20 to 25
Average GPA3.51
Acceptance Rate55.7%

Because Centenary is test-required, your score is not just a backup data point. Since most applicants submit ACT scores, aim for a 25 or higher to land at the top of the middle range, with about an 1185 SAT as the comparable target if that test fits you better.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Centenary College of Louisiana facts and stats

Quick Facts

Centenary College of Louisiana is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 693 students. Centenary has a freshman retention rate of 70% and a 6-year graduation rate of 56%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10.3:1. Centenary is test-required for admissions.

Location

Shreveport, LA

Undergrad Enrollment693
Freshman Retention70%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio10.3:1
Graduation Rate56%
Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Centenary College of Louisiana application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 15

Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

February 15

Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Centenary is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if you want to raise your score; the October test date is the safest last retake for scores to arrive by the December 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Centenary is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students: tuition and fees are $41,570. About 87% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $25,415.

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Tuition and Fees$41,570
Room and Board$14,800
Average Merit Award$25,415
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid87%
Average Aid Package$31,064
Average Debt at Grad$35,367

At Centenary College of Louisiana, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $56,370. Financial aid is common, with 87% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $31,064. The average merit award is $25,415, which can significantly reduce the listed price. Graduates leave with an average debt of $35,367.

Student life at Centenary College of Louisiana

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Pep band
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
Housing

87% of undergrads live on campus

Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 16% of men join fraternities, and 17% of women join sororities.

Greek housing available

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