Overview
Student Population
| Location | Hackettstown, New Jersey |
| Online | centenarycollege.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 |
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Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Centenary College 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 1,362 prospective students applied, and 1,022 were granted admission. Of those admitted 205 enrolled in the school. 1,118 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 684 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $32,572 plus fees of $920. Centenary College is ranked 601 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Centenary College is rated within the lower 49% 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 College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#601 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#405 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#6 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 938/1148 |
| ACT | 15/25 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $920 |
| Room and Board | $11,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,960 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,140 |
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 College.
Current students may use the Centenary College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.