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Centenary University Teaching Programs

Centenary University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hackettstown, NJ. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Centenary University Rankings

Centenary University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#28 of 111	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#220 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#1019 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Centenary University?

Contact information for Centenary University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone:	9088521400
Website:	www.centenaryuniversity.edu/
Admissions:	www.centenaryuniversity.edu/admission-aid/freshmen/
Financial Aid:	www.centenaryuniversity.edu/admission-aid/tuition-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Centenary University?

You can apply to Centenary University online at: https://apply.centenaryuniversity.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/welcome.aspx

Centenary University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Centenary University

These are the things Centenary University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Centenary University?

Centenary University has an acceptance rate of 83%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Centenary University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	699	560	80%
Women	1,020	875	86%

Can I Afford Centenary University?

The average net price after aid at Centenary University is $19,037. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,636
In-State Fees	$1,096
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,636
Out-of-State Fees	$1,096
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,732
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,732

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at Centenary University receive some form of financial aid (178 students).

Nearly 63% of students at Centenary University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $44,247 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,878.

Student Loan Debt

63% of Centenary University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,776 per year.

Centenary University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 593 students enrolled at Centenary University. Centenary University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 934 undergraduate students at Centenary University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Centenary University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	83
Hispanic	183
White	573
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	41

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Centenary University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	142
New York	12
Pennsylvania	10
Massachusetts	3
Florida	2

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Centenary University Graduate Student Diversity

502 of Centenary University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Centenary University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Centenary University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	20
Black or African American	17
Hispanic	44
White	293
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	25
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Centenary University

Centenary University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

538 undergraduate students at Centenary University took at least one online class — of those, 36 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 20 students took at least one online class and 307 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Centenary University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Centenary University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	25	7	—	32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	6	9	—	15
Special Education and Teaching	—	8	—	8
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	7	—	7
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	5	—	5

Academic Programs at Centenary University

Centenary University offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Centenary University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.