Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 514
Graduate Enrollment: 19
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 63.13%
Male/Female: 49% / 51% (2017)
First generation college students: 21.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.4% (1999)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 67.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 42.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.3%
Black: 15.8%
Hispanic: 10.3%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.0%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 15.8%
Hispanic: 10.3%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.0%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $56,169
In-State tuition: $38,060Out-of-State tuition: $38,060
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,940 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,940 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $81,576 (2017)
Median Family Income: $62,373 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $25,908 |
| $30k-48k | $25,758 |
| $48k-75k | $31,006 |
| $75k-110k | $31,243 |
| $110k+ | $30,885 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 52%6-year graduation rate: 57%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 73.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $26,755 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,271 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | $27,811 ($2,318) | $55,511 ($4,626) | ||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $70,785Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $122,100,603 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $149,355,410 (2022)