Centenary University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Hackettstown, NJ
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,398

Location Hackettstown, New Jersey
Website centenaryuniversity.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Centenary University is a private liberal arts institution located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, situated in the Skylands Region approximately 50 miles west of New York City. Founded in 1867 as a women's college, Centenary became coeducational in 1988 and currently operates as a comprehensive university. The 42-acre suburban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, centered around its traditional academic quad. The university is particularly known for its equine studies program, which includes extensive equestrian facilities, along with business administration and performing arts programs. Students can reside in one of six residence halls on campus, and while Centenary competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Cyclones, it has gained recognition specifically for its equestrian team's competitive achievements.

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Ratings

Centenary University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Centenary University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#603
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#408
Best Colleges in New Jersey

#19
Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

#10
Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

#47

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1170
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/22

Acceptance Rate

83.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 14.7%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,732

Costs for Centenary University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,732
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,096
Room and Board		$12,552
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,960
Total One Year Cost		$56,340

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Centenary University are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and . 35% of students major in Business, 16% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 8% in .