Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
951undergraduates
83%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$22,838average net price per year
56%graduate in 6 years
75%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,294
- Admitted
- 1,251
- Admit rate
- 83%
- Admit rate, women
- 97%
- Admit rate, men
- 96%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 14%
- First-year students
- 181
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 0%
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 0%
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
27 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (55 awarded)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (4)
- Animal Sciences, Other Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Equestrian/Equine Studies Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Pre-Veterinary Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Education (4)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Forensic Science and Technology Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Experimental Psychology Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Fashion/Apparel Design Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Bachelor's (9 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Public Health, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Associate (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (8)
- Psychology, Other Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Reading Teacher Education Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Public Administration Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $37,732
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,552
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,960
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $55,244
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $55,244
- Total cost living at home
- $43,346
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $13,735 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $13,416 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $15,190 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $19,819 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,288 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $28,415
- Got a grant from the college
- 94%
- Average grant from the college
- $22,905
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 38%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 82%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,702
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 47%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 54%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 56%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 68%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 57%
- Transferred to another college
- 28%
- Came back for year two
- 75%
| Pell grant students | 55% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 45% |
| Neither | 63% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 133 | 62% |
| Men | 71 | 44% |
| Asian | 6 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 29 | 48% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 44% |
| White | 109 | 69% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 25 | 32% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 220 | 73% | 14% |
| Started here, part-time | 84 | 26% | 14% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 128 | 56% | 5% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 31 | 35% | 16% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,453
- Undergraduates
- 951
- Full-time undergraduates
- 901
- Part-time undergraduates
- 50
- Graduate students
- 502
- Students per faculty member
- 12 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 9%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 3%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 12%
| Women | 61% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 63% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Race unknown | 8% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840
- County
- Warren County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.