Centenary College of Louisiana

 

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Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71134-1188		 General information
 (318) 869-5011

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Number of students: 938 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 30

Mission
Centenary is a selective liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs and a limited number of graduate programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, which strengthen the foundation for students' personal lives and career goals. Students and faculty work together to build a community focused on ethical and intellectual development, respect and concern for human and spiritual values, and the joy of creativity and discovery. Consistent with its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, the College encourages a lifelong dedication not only to learning but also to serving others. It strives to overcome ignorance and intolerance; to examine ideas critically; to provide an understanding of the forces that have influenced the past, drive the present, and shape the future; and to cultivate integrity, intellectual and moral courage, responsibility, fairness, and compassion. In pursuit of these ideals, the College challenges its students throughout their education to write and speak clearly; to read, listen, and think critically; to comprehend, interpret, and synthesize ideas; to analyze information qualitatively and quantitatively; to appreciate the diversity of human cultures; to respect the value of artistic expression; and to recognize the importance of a healthy mind and body and the interdependence of people and the environment. Academic and co-curricular programs, as well as the example of those who teach and work at Centenary, support students in their development and encourage them to become leaders in the work place, the community, the nation, and the world at large.
 
About this School
: For other institutions of higher education using the name Centenary College, see Centenary College Centenary College of Louisiana is an independent United Methodist, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts and sciences college in Shreveport, Louisiana. The college is one of the founding members of the Associated Colleges of the South, a pedagogical organization consisting of 13 Southern liberal arts colleges.
 
History
Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college in the United States west of the Mississippi River. The lineage of the college dates back to 1825, when the College of Louisiana was opened in Jackson, Louisiana. The school enjoyed early success, but struggled financially until Centenary College of Clinton, Mississippi (founded 1837) agreed to merge with the Jackson campus, creating Centenary College of Louisiana in 1845. The college prospered until the beginning of the American Civil War. At the outbreak of the war, the college issued the following proclamation: "Students off to war, and may God bless the right!" During this time, the Jackson campus was used as a Confederate hospital, and was sacked upon arrival of Union troops in 1864. Never regaining the footing it had in the 1840s and 1850s, the college moved to Shreveport in 1908 and immediately enjoyed success. President George Sexton outlined campus growth and prosperity in the 1920s and 1930s, including the architectural design that largely remains today. During that time, Centenary was a football powerhouse, whose fame included wins over Louisiana State University, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Notre Dame. Today, Centenary's football reputation is simply nonexistent. Despite student requests Centenary has not supported a football team since the 1950s. The academic reputation of Centenary has remained strong since the 1920s. Centenary is now regularly found at the top of its category in the annual college and university rankings published by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 22,080$ 20,950$ 18,900
Out of State$ 22,080$ 20,950$ 18,900
Books and Supplies$ 1,200$ 1,120$ 1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$ 7,600$ 7,280$ 6,780
Other Expenses$ 2,720$ 2,550$ 2,470
Off Campus
Room and board$ 7,800$ 7,630$ 7,350
Other Expenses$ 3,220$ 3,050$ 2,940
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 3,220$ 3,050$ 2,940

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 20% $ 3,813
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 49% $ 3,102
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 94% $ 12,950
Loans to students 41% $ 3,737
 
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