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Centenary University campus

🇺🇸 USA · New Jersey

Centenary University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
83.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹35,44,242Out-of-state
Students
910Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

83.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 48.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 96.68%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 96.7% (1,251/1,294; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 950
Offered a place 706
Enrolled 187

26.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite15-25
136

What a year costs

₹48,17,208 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹35,44,242
  • Housing₹11,79,034
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹48,17,208
After aid (average) ₹19,25,888

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹35,44,242
Out-of-state ₹35,44,242

Average aid awarded: ₹14,67,969 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.8%
Retention
56.1%
Graduation
97%
Get financial aid
23%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 61.1%
Hispanic 19.7%
African American 9.1%
Multiracial 4.4%
Unknown 3.3%
Asian 2%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

9 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Transfer
  • Associate
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Production Operationsbachelor
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Educational Administration and Supervisionbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Student Counseling and Personnel Servicesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate83.08%
Total Applicants950
Admitted Applicants706
Enrolled Applicants187
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹35,44,242
Out-of-State Tuition₹35,44,242
Average Housing Cost₹11,79,034
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹19,25,888
Students Receiving Aid97%
Average Aid Awarded₹14,67,969
Out-of-State Students23%

Student Body Diversity

African American9.12%
Asian1.98%
Hispanic19.67%
White61.1%
Multiracial4.4%
Native American0.33%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International0.00
Unknown Race3.3%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate56.05%
Retention Rate77.84%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates910

Contact

Street Address400 Jefferson Street
ZIP Code07840
Phone(908) 852-1400
Websitehttps://www.centenaryuniversity.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/