Centenary University Admission Requirements

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Centenary University Admission Overview

Centenary University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Centenary University admitted 83.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 990-1170 / ACT 15-22. Centenary University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83.1%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Centenary University acceptance rate is 83.1%. Last year, 1,453 of 1,749 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Centenary University and can you get accepted?

Centenary University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.23*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.23*

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Average GPA

Centenary University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.23 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Centenary University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*3.23 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Centenary University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

990-1170

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 540
Math 450
Composite 990

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 560
Composite 1170

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Centenary University typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 990–1170) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. Centenary University ranks #19 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1170

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SAT policy

Centenary University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Centenary University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1170+	Above 75th	>90%
1080 to 1170	Avg +	83%-90%
990 to 1080	Avg -	72%-83%
Below 990	Below mid-50	<72%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Centenary University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 12
Math 15
Composite 15

75th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 18
Composite 22

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Centenary University typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 15–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Centenary University places #18 among colleges in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Centenary University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Centenary University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22+	Above 75th	>91%
18 to 22	Avg +	83%-91%
15 to 18	Avg -	74%-83%
Below 15	Below mid-50	<74%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Centenary University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,020	699	1,749
Accepted	875	560	1,453
Acceptance Rate	86%	80%	83%
Enrolled	128	82	213
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	15%	15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Centenary University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Centenary University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Centenary University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Centenary University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Centenary University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83.1% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1170); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025