Centenary College of Louisiana: what international applicants need

What are Centenary College of Louisiana's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Centenary College of Louisiana has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Centenary College of Louisiana's acceptance rate?

55.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Centenary College of Louisiana admitted 956 of its 1,715 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Centenary College of Louisiana require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Centenary College of Louisiana requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Centenary College of Louisiana?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 530–610 in Math and 530–600 in Reading and Writing (17% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–25.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Centenary College of Louisiana's application fee for international students?

Centenary College of Louisiana charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Centenary College of Louisiana accept?

Centenary College of Louisiana lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Centenary College of Louisiana accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Centenary College of Louisiana accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Centenary College of Louisiana require?

Centenary College of Louisiana requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Centenary College of Louisiana require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Centenary College of Louisiana requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Centenary College of Louisiana have?

11 of Centenary College of Louisiana's 693 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Centenary College of Louisiana cost for international students?

Centenary College of Louisiana's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $41,200, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,800. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $63,000 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source