Centenary University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	722
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Centenary University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Centenary University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Centenary University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Centenary University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Centenary University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,498

Cost of attendance at Centenary University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,498

Cost of attendance at Centenary University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Centenary University received on average $24,470 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,470

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	96	42%	$4,878	$468,240
Other Federal Grant	96	42%	$5,566	$534,298
State Grant/Scholarships	76	33%	$10,188	$774,297
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	221	96%	$19,434	$4,294,985
Total Grant & Scholarships	229	100%	$24,470	$5,603,580

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Centenary University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Centenary University students is 68.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.1%.

68.4%

African American 74.2% 23 students
white 71.7% 99 students
unknown 45.4% 10 students
hispanic 67.7% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic East Conference
Basketball Atlantic East Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Centenary University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Centenary University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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