Centenary University: Review & Facts

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Centenary University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,500 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1867 and is the only school located in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Centenary University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Centenary University will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
40
Centenary University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Psychology, and Agriculture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Centenary University is fair at 76% (close to New Jersey average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Centenary University is very good: 80%. Around 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Centenary University is pretty good - 13:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $34,900 per academic year. The additional fees at Centenary University beyond tuition are approximately $1,100; this totals $36,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Centenary University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
97%
Easy
According to government data, 1,330 applications were submitted and 1,284 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Centenary University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,300
High
Centenary University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Centenary University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Centenary University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 800 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, about $8,300 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Centenary University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Centenary University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Centenary University
400 Jefferson St
Hackettstown, New Jersey
07840, USA
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