Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana is a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

For other institutions of higher education using the name Centenary College, see Centenary College (disambiguation).

Centenary College of Louisiana
Former names
  • College of Louisiana (1825–1845)
  • Centenary College (1839–1845)
MottoLabor Omnia Vincit (Latin)
Motto in English
Work Conquers All
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1825 (1825)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Endowment$138.5 million (as of 2015)
PresidentChristopher L. Holoman
Administrative staff
228
Undergraduates650
Postgraduates107
Location
Shreveport
,
Louisiana
,
United States

32.484°N 93.732°W / 32.484; -93.732
CampusUrban, 117 acres (47 ha)
ColorsMaroon & white
NicknameGentlemen & Ladies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – SCAC
Websitewww.centenary.edu
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