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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.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,015 undergraduates
cost $35,934 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Centenary University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 96.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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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

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
Average financial aid package $19,967
Estimated cost $33,697 See my potential costs

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
Average financial aid package $19,967
Estimated cost $33,697 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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

1,026

Enrollment 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

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Campus info

map 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
phone 908-852-1400
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Popular clubs & activities

First year leaders

Student government

Enactus

Honor societies

Fraternities and sororities

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

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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Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

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