School Information

54.5
Total Enrollment 2,939
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Centenary College

http://www.centenarycollege.edu
400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840
(908) 852-1400

Centenary is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse student body, a dedicated faculty and staff, and stimulating educational opportunities. As the primary educational and cultural resource for northwest New Jersey, Centenary offers a range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs as well as non-degree courses for professional and personal development. Centenary College is committed to enlarging its presence in the immediate and expanded geographic region through its quality undergraduate and graduate programs and by becoming: * A model for student-centered, personalized, individually-focused education; * An innovator in the integration of a quality liberal arts education with career preparation; ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 10%
 
School Costs

At Centenary College, 85.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 65.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $36,085), and 48% receive loans ($4,891 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,434. Off campus it is around $6,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Centenary College is $21,034 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 754 people applied to Centenary College. Of the applicants, 89.0% were admitted (86.0% male & 91.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (41.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 2,140 undergraduate students at Centenary College, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (58.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 51.0% of the 799 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     71.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     29.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-236-8679
Admissions Office Email admissions@centenarycollege.edu
Admissions Office Address 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/graduate-studies/admissions-events/
Admissions Website http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=3073
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Centenary College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Centenary College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 510
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 20
 
Centenary College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 2 21
Equestrian/Equine Studies 2 21
Biological and biomedical sciences 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 216 130
Accounting 17 4
Business Administration and Management, General 199 126
Communication, journalism, and related programs 22
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22
Computer and information sciences and support services 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education 34
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 5
Education, Other 17
Special Education and Teaching, General 12
English language and literature/letters 22 3
English Language and Literature, General 22
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 3
History 26
History, General 26
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 75 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 75
Mathematics and statistics 13
Mathematics, General 13
Psychology 44 13
Counseling Psychology 13
Psychology, General 44
Public administration and social service professions 6 15
Public Administration 15
Social Work 6
Security and protective services 31
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 31
Social sciences 37
International Relations and Affairs 3
Political Science and Government, General 6
Sociology 28
Visual and performing arts 0 34
Design and Applied Arts, Other 16
Fashion/Apparel Design 0 16
Interior Design 0 0
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 2
 
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