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63.7%Acceptance
$40,000Tuition
615Students
59%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,330Earnings
#24 in LouisianaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$40,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,000
Average Net Price
$25,159
Students Receiving Financial Aid
38.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,360
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,300
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,660
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
71.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
67.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
38.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $22,875
$30,001 – $48,000 $21,245
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,985
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,486
$110,001+ $28,530

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Centenary's $55,660 sticker price. The average net price is $25,159 across all income levels. Families earning under $30,000 pay around $22,875 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $28,530. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $100,000 to $114,000 depending on your family's finances.

Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly loan payments. With median earnings of $50,330 ten years out, those payments represent about 6.8% of gross income. The college's 72% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni manage their debt successfully. Only 22% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get substantial help averaging $27,095. Middle-class families earning $30,000-$75,000 get the sweetest deal here, paying roughly $3,000 less annually than wealthier families.

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