Centenary College of Louisiana
Admissions

Interested in attending Centenary College of Louisiana?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Centenary College of Louisiana, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

64
%
Acceptance rate
3.49
Average High School GPA
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Centenary College of Louisiana?

64%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Centenary - Louisiana accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,139 people applied and 725 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
427 / 694 (62%)
Men
298 / 445 (67%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Centenary College of Louisiana:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Centenary College of Louisiana, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Centenary College of Louisiana by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Centenary - Louisiana considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Centenary College of Louisiana?

3.49
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Centenary College of Louisiana as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
24%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
11%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
5%

Centenary - Louisiana is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

17%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

55%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1080
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Centenary College of Louisiana. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline
February 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.

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