College of Louisiana (1825-1845)

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college founded in 1825 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River, offering majors in arts and sciences leading to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees, numerous academic concentrations, pre-professional programs, and two graduate programs. The core curriculum includes humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and visual and performing arts.