More selective than 77% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
17% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 55% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Centenary College of Louisiana over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Centenary College of Louisiana SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Centenary College of Louisiana is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 600 |
| SAT math | 530 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Centenary College of Louisiana admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 530–600 | 530–610 | 20–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 54% | 520–620 | 520–590 | 21–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Centenary College of Louisiana compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Centenary College of Louisiana has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Southern University and A & M College | 35% | 27% | $20,077 |
| 3 | Dillard University | 42% | 43% | $22,094 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | 45% | 36% | $19,809 |
| 5 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | 38% | $7,022 |
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | 74% | 38% | $12,384 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Centenary College of Louisiana
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Centenary College of Louisiana admissions questions
What is the Centenary College of Louisiana acceptance rate?
Centenary College of Louisiana accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 998 of 1,834 applicants were admitted.
Does Centenary College of Louisiana require the SAT or ACT?
Centenary College of Louisiana considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 17% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 55% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Centenary College of Louisiana?
The middle 50% of Centenary College of Louisiana enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1210 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Centenary College of Louisiana?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (255 of 998).
Is Centenary College of Louisiana getting harder to get into?
Centenary College of Louisiana accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 54% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Centenary College of Louisiana overview