Founded in 1825, Centenary College of Louisiana is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Shreveport (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Louisiana. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Centenary College of Louisiana is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Centenary College of Louisiana offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 197 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Centenary College of Louisiana also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.