Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Centenary University
Centenary University is a private university in Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States. Founded as a preparatory school by the Newark Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1867, Centenary evolved into a junior college for women and later a coeducational university. Situated in suburban Warren County, New Jersey, 52 miles (84 km) west of New York City, 35 miles (56 km) southeast of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Easton, Pennsylvania, the school's main campus is identifiable by the Edward W. Seay Administration Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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83%
Acceptance
$20,503
Net price
910
Enrollment
56%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
83%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
19
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,503
Average net price
$37,732
In-state tuition
$37,732
Out-of-state tuition
$12,552
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$52,362
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
63%
Students with federal loans
$23,163
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$53,726
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,049
Median earnings (6 yrs)
56%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
78%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,236
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
910
Total enrollment
6%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Centenary University FAQ
Is Centenary University a public or private school?
Centenary University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hackettstown, NJ.
What is the acceptance rate at Centenary University?
Centenary University has an acceptance rate of 83%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Centenary University cost?
The average annual net price at Centenary University is $20,503 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $37,732.
What is the graduation rate at Centenary University?
About 56% of students at Centenary University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Centenary University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Centenary University students earn a median of $53,726 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Centenary University?
Admitted students at Centenary University have an ACT midpoint of 19. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Centenary University?
Centenary University enrolls about 910 students.
Campus
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