Centenary College of Louisiana

10 Interesting Facts about Centenary College of Louisiana

1. Centenary College is a private liberal arts college located in Shreveport, Louisiana.
2. It was founded in 1825 and is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River.
3. The college has a student body of approximately 550 undergraduates and 150 graduate students.
4. The campus is located in a historic residential district and features 28 buildings, including several that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
5. Centenary offers more than 25 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in education, business, and counseling.
6. The college is known for its strong pre-professional programs in areas such as pre-med, pre-law, and pre-dentistry.
7. Centenary has a 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 16 students, allowing for personalized attention and a close-knit community.
8. The college is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South and the Council of Independent Colleges.
9. Centenary has a strong tradition in athletics, with 16 varsity sports teams competing at the NCAA Division III level.
10. Notable alumni include former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Bragg, and country music singer and songwriter Trace Adkins.

Admission

Acceptance Rate

92%

Tuition & Fee

2023-2024 Undergraduate Costs

Tuition – $40,000 per year
Hours taken above or below the 12-22* credit hour range during a fall or spring term will be charged $1667/hr.

All Programs

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

547 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

5