C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
63/100 · earnings-weighted

Centenary College of Louisiana

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
🌐 www.centenary.edu/
Centenary College of Louisiana — acceptance rate 54%, tuition $40,000
Centenary College of Louisiana — acceptance rate 54%, tuition $40,000
Centenary College of Louisiana campus, Shreveport, LA
Centenary College of Louisiana campus, Shreveport, LA. Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

648
Total Enrollment
59%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
54%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Centenary College of Louisiana, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,330
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,821
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
56.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,144
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
44.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Centenary College of Louisiana

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$48,525-29%#1111 of 1176#972—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Centenary College of Louisiana Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $130,671
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,103/mo — vs ~$858/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71101 (17.1% cap, Shreveport)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,000 $40,000
Room $7,720
Board $6,780
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,960 $60,960

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
69%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

648
Total Students
51%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Hispanic 10%
Black 23%
Asian 3%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Hybrid (Some Online) 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Centenary College of Louisiana?
Centenary College of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 54%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Centenary College of Louisiana?
Tuition at Centenary College of Louisiana is $40,000 for in-state students and $40,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana?
The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is 59%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Centenary College of Louisiana a good school?
Centenary College of Louisiana has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Centenary College of Louisiana?
Centenary College of Louisiana has a total enrollment of 648 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology