First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 15, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: centenary.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Centenary College of Louisiana course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIOL 101 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 121, 122, 123, 124 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSY 101 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 ECON 212 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 ECON 211 | |
| European History | 4 | 4 HIST 103 | |
| Art History | 4 | 4 ART 295 (elective only) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 MUS 111 |
Show all 15 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIOL 101 | |
| Biology | 5 | 8 BIOL 101 and 4 credits of elective 295 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 121, 122, 123, 124 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSY 101 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 ECON 212 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 ECON 211 | |
| European History | 4 | 4 HIST 103 | |
| Art History | 4 | 4 ART 295 (elective only) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 MUS 111 | |
| Music Theory | 5 | 8 MUS 111; 112/122 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | 4 CSC 207 | |
| English Lang and Comp | 4 | 4 ENGL 101 (elective only) | |
| English Lit and Comp | 4 | 4 ENGL 102 | |
| Foreign Languages | 3 | 8 FREN 101, 102, 201, 202 or SPAN 101, 102 | |
| Foreign Languages | 4 | 16 FREN 101, 102, 201, 202 or SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202 | |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 or 5, AB Test Math 115 | |
| Physics and Engineering | 4 | 4 or 5, electricity and magnetism PHYS 105, 115 | |
| Physics and Engineering | 4 | 4 or 5, mechanics PHYS 104, 114 | |
| U.S. History | 4 | 8 HIST 205, 206 |
Source: centenary.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 22 |
| Psychology | 11 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
| Music | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Neuroscience | 4 |
| Accounting | 4 |
Show the other 11 majors
| Communication | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
383,269 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Shreveport Regional (SHV)
Nearest hub airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.7 of 20
Elevation
209 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
39°F
July high
95°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
96 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$970 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport4 mi
- Wiley University38 mi
- East Texas Baptist University38 mi
- LeTourneau University58 mi
- Grambling State University59 mi
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana63 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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