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    Centenary University

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    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.

    Centenary University
    21 Suburb
    Suburban schools are a great option for students who want to take advantage of the amenities of the city while escaping the hustle and bustle. At a suburban school you’ll be within a stone’s throw of the city, but you will maintain a strong campus culture and remain grounded in your college’s community.

    Student Body

    Undergraduate Students

    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

    Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1

    Graduation Rate

    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

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    Admissions Snapshot

    97%

    Admission Rate

    19

    Average ACT

    1020

    Average SAT
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    Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot

    $53,664

    Sticker Price
    Sticker Price

    $33,379

    Average Annual Aid
    Average Annual Aid

    $20,285

    Average Annual Cost
    Average Annual Cost
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    Student Outcomes Snapshot

    Graduate Income

    Graduate Income $53,726

    Median Debt $23,163

    Debt 10 years after graduation $246

    Explore Centenary Student Outcomes

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