This Shreveport College Grabs Top Spot In Louisiana For 2026

Picking a college is one of the biggest decisions you might face in life. In many cases, this is the first 'adult' decisions many people make. Most of the time, this choice is made while you're still in high school.

But that doesn't mean you're making the decision on your own. There is plenty of information published by independent sources that can help guide someone's choice. One of the most trusted resources every year is the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings.

What School Is On Top In Louisiana On The U.S. News & World Report Rankings?

It shouldn't be a surprise that one of Shreveport's oldest institutions is once again at the top of the list of Louisiana colleges in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report annual school rankings. It shouldn't be a surprise, because this school has repeatedly landed on the list.

Centenary College of Louisiana is once again at the top of the pile in Louisiana in this year's rankings.

Where Does Centenary College Land In The Rankings?

Inside the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, Centenary ranks #143 in the nation for National Liberal Arts Colleges, which is the highest a Louisiana school lands on that list.

In addition to the Liberal Arts ranking, Centenary College landed U.S. News & World Report list of Top Performers on Social Mobility list. The school landed at #40 in the nation on that list. Social Mobility means when a student can move up the socioeconomic ladder by graduating from a particular university.