Overview
Student Population
| Location | Hackettstown, New Jersey |
| Online | centenaryuniversity.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Centenary University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,346 prospective students applied, and 1,314 were granted admission. Of those admitted 235 enrolled in the school. 1,052 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 499 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $33,550 plus fees of $948. Centenary University is ranked 611 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Centenary University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Centenary University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#611 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#403 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#9 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#44 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1170 |
| ACT | 15/22 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $948 |
| Room and Board | $11,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,960 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,146 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 16% |
| 8% | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183974 IPEDS survey data for Centenary University.
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