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Centenary University
Centenary University is a small, private institution located in Hackettstown, nj. Founded in 1867, Centenary University offers undergraduate degrees in 65 majors.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
96.5%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Centenary University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Educational Administration and Supervision
Design and Applied Arts
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
Research and Experimental Psychology
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$35,934
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,770
Books & supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$3,960
Cost of attendance*
$53,664
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$35,934
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,770
Books & supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$3,960
Cost of attendance*
$53,664
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Centenary University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,015, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.
Total enrollment
1,026Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
63%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
18%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
5%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
First year leaders
Student government
Enactus
Honor societies
Fraternities and sororities

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Centenary University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Centenary University?
Centenary University is located in Hackettstown, nj.
What is the acceptance rate at Centenary University?
The acceptance rate for Centenary University is 97%.
What’s the average GPA for Centenary University?
The average high school GPA for Centenary University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Centenary University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Centenary University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $214,656.
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