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Information Summary
Ranks 1698th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$33,915 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
75% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
17 / 1020 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,460 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Hackettstown, NJ
| Total Population | 26,087 (17,053 urban / 9,034 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,227 (2.5 people per house) |
| Families | 6,861 (3.08 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 518 |
| Pop. — Asian | 727 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 112 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 24,564 |
| Pop. — Other | 620 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (business dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Centenary College?
Ranks 370th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $21,230 | $21,230 | $21,230 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $935 | $935 | $935 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $420 | $420 | $420 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $10,762 | $10,762 | $10,762 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $598 | $598 | $598 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $33,915 | $33,915 | $33,915 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $30,815 | $30,815 | $30,815 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $24,815 | $24,815 | $24,815 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $18,450 |
$18,450 |
$18,450 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $850 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,500 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,440 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,440 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,440 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 693 (248 male / 445 female) |
| Admitted | 523 (119 male / 404 female) |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| First-time Enrollment | 266 (86 male / 180 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 266 (86 male / 180 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,460 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Centenary College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Skyline Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Skyline Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Skyline Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Centenary College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 1278th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 2% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 8 / 10 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 8 / 10 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 17 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 1174th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 93% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 420 / 500 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 420 / 520 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 840 / 1020 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 750 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,939 | 70 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,927 | 89 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $6,419 | 218 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,058 | 196 | |
| Any financial aid type | 222 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Centenary College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 38 | 56 | 94 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 74 | 154 | 228 |
Hispanic | 47 | 99 | 146 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 37 | 73 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 8 | 10 |
White Non-Hispanic | 580 | 1,165 | 1,745 |
Race Unknown | 57 | 107 | 164 |
| Total | 834 | 1,626 | 2,460 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Centenary College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 211 | 374 | |
| 1 | 37 | 38 | |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | |
| N/A | 26 | 26 | |
| 12 | 13 | 25 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,202 ($47,440 male / $46,964 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 62 (31 male / 31 female) |
| Total Benefits | $792,859 |
Centenary College Academics
Centenary College is unique in its study options. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Centenary College.
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Fashion Design
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- History:
- History – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management
- Popular majors:
- seventy-eight percent liberal arts, seventeen percent agriculture, five percent visual and performing arts, fifty-four percent business per marketing, eleven percent social sciences, nine percent agriculture, nine percent psychology, seven percent english
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $395 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.
Centenary College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were two hundred and eighty-five total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and seventy-six total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 75%. Remember that this can change at any time.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of August. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 15th of August. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of December. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July.
Centenary College Athletics
The Cyclones are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Softball
- Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling
Centenary College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-five percent scholarships per grants and forty-five percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership and State/District Residency.
Centenary College Students
Centenary College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 75 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, the student body consists of eighty-four percent in-state students, sixteen percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, sixty-five percent women, thirty-five percent men, three percent in top 10th of graduating class, eighteen percent in top quarter of graduating class, fifty-five percent in top half of graduating class, two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, six percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, eight percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, eight percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, forty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and seven percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-seven degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and forty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five hundred and eighty-five graduate enrollment. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus.
Students should note the housing policies: eighty-seven percent of first-year students live in college housing, fifty-eight percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, one-JUL deadline for housing deposit, one hundred and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as textile laboratory, equestrian center, theater. On the whole, the school is located 55 miles from New York City.This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus.













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