Overview
Centenary University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Hackettstown, New Jersey. There are currently 1,015 undergraduates at Centenary and the school’s acceptance rate is 97%. The tuition at Centenary is $35,934.
Centenary is a United Methodist school. That means that the administration is affiliated with the United Methodist faith. Classes may be designed with religious principles in mind, or some schools may even incorporate prayer into their schedule. Other schools with a religious affiliation may not be as active in their incorporation of the faith. It's a good idea to ask an admissions officer or current student what role faith has at Centenary to help you make an educated decision.
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,015
Pell Grant 35%
Undergrad Students Over 25 11%
Part-Time Undergrad Students 6%
Percent Male / Female 36% / 64%
Ethnic Diversity at Centenary
63% White
18% Hispanic
8% Black
4% Unknown
4% Multiracial
2% Asian / Pacific Islander
Academics Snapshot
Student/Faculty Ratio
13:1
Graduation Rate
62%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Business, Management, & Marketing
34%
34% of graduates
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
10%
10% of graduates
Education
10%
10% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
9%
9% of graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services
7%
7% of graduates
Psychology
7%
7% of graduates
Liberal Arts & Humanities
5%
5% of graduates
Public Administration & Social Services
4%
4% of graduates
Communications & Journalism
3%
3% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
3%
3% of graduates
History
3%
3% of graduates
English Language & Literature
2%
2% of graduates
Social Sciences
2%
2% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
1%
1% of graduates
Admissions Snapshot
97%
19
1020
Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot
$53,664
$33,379
$20,285
Student Outcomes Snapshot
Graduate Income
$53,726
Median Debt $23,163
Debt 10 years after graduation $246
Data Sources
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