Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, Louisiana · Private
Centenary College of Louisiana admitted 54% of 1,834 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1040–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 59% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Centenary College of Louisiana’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free. Centenary College of Louisiana asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Centenary College of Louisiana’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,960 a year. After grants, students paid $25,427 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Centenary College of Louisiana’s acceptance rate?
Centenary College of Louisiana admitted 54% of applicants: 998 of 1,834 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Centenary College of Louisiana’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Centenary College of Louisiana?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1040 to 1210, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Centenary College of Louisiana’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Centenary College of Louisiana require?
Besides the application and transcript, Centenary College of Louisiana asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Centenary College of Louisiana have supplemental essays?
No. Centenary College of Louisiana has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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