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Centenary College of Louisiana Football

Centenary College of Louisiana (CCL) · Shreveport, Louisiana · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate56%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate56%finish within six years
Undergraduates712Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty8 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Centenary College of Louisiana Football coaches

Coaches at Centenary College of Louisiana who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Centenary College of Louisiana competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
gocentenary.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1060–1210
ACTMiddle 50%: 20–25

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Popular majors

AccountingArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCommunication, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
8 : 1
Graduation rate
56% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$41,200
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$25,427
Campus

Where it is

Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport.

Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
United Methodist
Time zone
Central
Website
centenary.edu
Overview

About Centenary College of Louisiana Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Byron Dawson, the Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line Coach, leads the Centenary College of Louisiana Football staff of 4 coaches, verified September 2026. Centenary College of Louisiana (CCL) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Centenary College of Louisiana is a small private school in Shreveport, Louisiana with 712 undergraduates, a 56% acceptance rate and an average net price of $25,427 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Centenary College of Louisiana Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Byron Dawson, the Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line Coach and Art Carmody, the Assistant Coach - Special Teams - Kicking. Centenary College of Louisiana has 4 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Byron can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Centenary College of Louisiana typically score 1060–1210 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Centenary College of Louisiana staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Centenary College of Louisiana Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Centenary College of Louisiana D3?

Yes. Centenary College of Louisiana competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Is Centenary College of Louisiana public or private?

Centenary College of Louisiana is a private nonprofit school in Shreveport, Louisiana.

What conference is Centenary College of Louisiana Football in?

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Does Centenary College of Louisiana offer athletic scholarships for Football?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Centenary College of Louisiana Football have?

4 coaches, led by Byron Dawson, the Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line Coach.

How much does Centenary College of Louisiana cost?

In-state tuition is $41,200 and out-of-state tuition is $41,200 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,427.

What is the Centenary College of Louisiana acceptance rate?

56% of applicants are admitted.

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

Admitted students typically score 1060–1210 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Centenary College of Louisiana Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026