Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ

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Tuition & Fees

$41,692

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,251
Declined 43
Total Received 1,294
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Enrollment

951

undergraduate students

502

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1867, Centenary University is a private four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and the liberal arts. It is located on a 42-acre campus in Hackettstown, New Jersey—55 miles from New York City.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,453
Established in 1867
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

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42-acre campus in Hackettstown (population: 9,554), 55 miles from New York City. Served by bus and train; major airports serve Newark (50 miles) and New York City. School operates transportation to equestrian center.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Centenary University
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ
07840

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
46%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
72%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee ($50 for international students)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,251
Declined 43
Total Received 1,294

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$29,490

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $37,732
Housing $8,684
Food $4,770
Additional fees $3,960
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $56,146
Average Financial Aid - $29,490
Total with Avg. Aid $26,656

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,402,481
State $3,889,557
Institutional $16,045,225
Other external $162,358
Total $22,499,621

Non-need-based

Federal
State $5,000
Institutional $1,393,016
Other external $72,775
Total $1,470,791
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 908 852-1400, extension 2350
finaid@centenaryuniversity.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Colonial States Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
General Studies yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Equine Studies
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

1,453

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

65%

951
students

Female
61%
584

Male
39%
367

35%

502
students

Female
77%
386

Male
23%
116

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

901
students

Female
62%
557

Male
38%
344

5%

50
students

Female
54%
27

Male
46%
23

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
19%
Hispanic/Latino
63%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown

Transfer Enrollment

37

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

128

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 8
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Japan
Malaysia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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