Centenary College of Louisiana

www.centenary.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,200

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,953

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

55.7%

1,715 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

712

96.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.2%

95 Graduates

About

Centenary College of Louisiana is a higher education institution located in Caddo Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Centenary College of Louisiana were General Biological Sciences (27 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees), and General Psychology (12 degrees).

In 2024, 133 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Centenary College of Louisiana. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (79 degrees), 3.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Centenary College of Louisiana is $41,200, which is $13,022 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Centenary College of Louisiana is $41,200, which is $13,022 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,953.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Centenary College of Louisiana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,200

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centenary College of Louisiana was $41,200. The cost of tuition at Centenary College of Louisiana is $13,022 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Centenary College of Louisiana (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,953

2024 Value

2.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Centenary College of Louisiana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,953. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Centenary College of Louisiana grew by 2.07%.

This chart compares the average net price of Centenary College of Louisiana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,830

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Centenary College of Louisiana was of $12,830 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.21% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Centenary College of Louisiana (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Centenary College of Louisiana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Centenary College of Louisiana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Centenary College of Louisiana received 1,715 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.49% annual growth. Out of those 1,715 applicants, 956 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.7% acceptance rate.

There were 712 students enrolled at Centenary College of Louisiana in 2024. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Centenary College of Louisiana has an overall enrollment yield of 24.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

956

Accepted Out of 1,715

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Centenary College of Louisiana was 55.7% (956 admissions from 1,715 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 54.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.49%, while admissions declined by 4.21%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Centenary College of Louisiana (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Centenary College of Louisiana in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Centenary College of Louisiana had a total enrollment of 712 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Centenary College of Louisiana is 687 students and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 96.5% of students enrolled at Centenary College of Louisiana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Centenary College of Louisiana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.76% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, and 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Centenary College of Louisiana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Centenary College of Louisiana in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 712 students. The full-time enrollment at Centenary College of Louisiana is 687 and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 96.5% of students enrolled at Centenary College of Louisiana are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Centenary College of Louisiana (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Centenary College of Louisiana was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Centenary College of Louisiana had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Centenary College of Louisiana (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
373 enrolled students
Black or African American
187 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
81 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Centenary College of Louisiana is 52.4% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.76% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, and 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 21 more women than men received degrees from Centenary College of Louisiana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Centenary College of Louisiana is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 3.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Centenary College of Louisiana is General Biological Sciences (27 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees) and General Psychology (12 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Centenary College of Louisiana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (35 degrees awarded), English (7 degrees), and Physical Sciences (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centenary College of Louisiana are Physicians (483,455 people), Other managers (327,086 people), Postsecondary teachers (319,883 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (269,092 people), and Secondary school teachers (219,209 people).

The most specialized majors at Centenary College of Louisiana in 2024 are Biology (35 degrees awarded), English (7 degrees), Physical Sciences (5 degrees), Language & Linguistics (3 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centenary College of Louisiana are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Centenary College of Louisiana are Biology (35 degrees awarded), English (7 degrees), Physical Sciences (5 degrees), Language & Linguistics (3 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centenary College of Louisiana are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (702,476 people), Elementary & secondary schools (685,353 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (649,056 people), Computer Systems Design (276,813 people), and Scientific research & development services (240,866 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Centenary College of Louisiana.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
27 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded
General Psychology
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Centenary College of Louisiana was General Biological Sciences with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Centenary College of Louisiana according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Centenary College of Louisiana, which is 0.727 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (77).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Centenary College of Louisiana by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Centenary College of Louisiana in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.08 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Centenary College of Louisiana in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Centenary College of Louisiana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Centenary College of Louisiana is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 3.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
114 degrees awarded
White Female
106 degrees awarded
White Female
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Centenary College of Louisiana is white female (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (106 degrees).

Operations

Centenary College of Louisiana has an endowment valued at nearly $135M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15M (11.1%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Centenary College of Louisiana had a total salary expenditure of 31.9M. Centenary College of Louisiana employs 30 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Centenary College of Louisiana are Female Assistant professor (15), Male Assistant professor (15), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centenary College of Louisiana are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$135M

2024 Endowment

2.88%

growth from 2023

Centenary College of Louisiana has an endowment valued at about $135M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Centenary College of Louisiana grew 2.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $85.7M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Centenary College of Louisiana (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2024 Salaries

3.47%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Centenary College of Louisiana paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($31.9M) and a 3.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.02% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.94M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Centenary College of Louisiana paid a total of $3.94M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centenary College of Louisiana were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

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