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CENTENARY COLLEGE

  • 400 Jefferson St
  • Hackettstown, NJ 07840
  • OPEID College Code: 00259900
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  • General Phone: (908) 852-1400
  • President: Dr. Barbara Lewthwaite
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 2,939
  • College Mascot: Cyclones
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Centenary College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
    Mission Statement
  • Centenary College is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse student body, a dedicated faculty and staff, and stimulating educational opportunities. Centenary College is committed to a quality liberal arts and career studies education with a substantial international dimension to engage students in learning and prepare them for satisfying careers, successful lives, community service and lifelong intellectual pursuits.

    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.
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Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Centenary College Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Recommended
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants295459754
Number Granted Admission (%)254 (86%)419 (91%)673 (89%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)105 (41%)166 (40%)271 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam24490%
ACT ® Exam197%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410510
SAT ® Math420510
SAT ® Writing410510
 
ACT ® Composite1620
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving64%19%24%62%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,550$5,137$7,240$9,908
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.5%4.7%2.5%
Number in Default252216
Number in Repayment544463637
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$26,534$25,080$24,100
In-State Tuition and Fees$26,534$25,080$24,100
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,534$25,080$24,100
Books and Supplies$950$950$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,434$8,900$9,100
Other Expenses$1,600$1,600$1,500
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,000$6,000$6,000
Other Expenses$1,600$1,600$1,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,600$1,600$1,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$38,518$36,530$35,600
In-State$38,518$36,530$35,600
Out of State$38,518$36,530$35,600
Off Campus
In-District$35,084$33,630$32,500
In-State$35,084$33,630$32,500
Out of State$35,084$33,630$32,500
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,084$27,630$26,500
In-State$29,084$27,630$26,500
Out of State$29,084$27,630$26,500
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Equine Studies Degree-221-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree--6-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree--174
Business Administration Degree--199126
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree--22-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree--1-
 
Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree----
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree---5
Education, Other Degree---17
Special Education Teaching Degree---12
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree--22-
English Literature Degree---3
 
History
History Degree--26-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-75--
Liberal Arts, Other Degree--2-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree--13-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree---13
Psychology Degree--44-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree---15
Social Work Degree--6-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree--31-
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs Degree--3-
Political Science Degree--6-
Sociology Degree--28-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts, Other Degree--16-
Fashion and Apparel Design Degree--16-
Interior Design Degree----
Theatre and Theatre Arts Management Degree--2-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,939
    • Undergraduate: 2,140 Graduate: 799
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,046 Female: 1,893
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 801 Female: 1,339
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 245 Female: 554
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,358 Part-Time: 581
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,963 Part-Time: 177
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 395 Part-Time: 404
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien180.6%
American Indian10.03%
Black2739%
Asian1194%
Hispanic2007%
White1,78961%
Unknown53918%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1820.07%
Ages 18-192067%
Ages 20-2152618%
Ages 22-2456919%
Ages 25-2934312%
Ages 30-342689%
Ages 35-391636%
Ages 40-4929910%
Ages 50-651666%
Age Over 6520.07%
Age Unknown39513%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees616298318
Faculty Status6969-
Tenured Faculty1111-
Graduate Assistants4-4
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service33969270
Primarily Instruction33969270
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial44422
Other Professionals15312429
Technical and/or Paraprofessional806317
Clerical And Secretarial50428
Service and/or Maintenance30219
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,265 (63)$71,809 (26)$45,343 (37)
Professor$85,541 (5)$91,855 (3)$76,070 (2)
Associate Professor$64,966 (16)$63,250 (7)$66,301 (9)
Assistant Professor$50,362 (33)$78,083 (13)$32,343 (20)
Instructor$46,178 (9)$44,547 (3)$46,993 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,967 (6)$66,175 (4)$68,550 (2)
Assistant Professor$66,967 (6)$66,175 (4)$68,550 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,137 (69)$69,454 (30)$45,894 (39)
Professor$85,541 (5)$91,855 (3)$76,070 (2)
Associate Professor$64,966 (16)$63,250 (7)$66,301 (9)
Assistant Professor$51,044 (39)$72,450 (17)$34,502 (22)
Instructor$46,178 (9)$44,547 (3)$46,993 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes22813593
Unduplicated Athletes21513085
Baseball3030-
Basketball361620
Golf1111-
Lacrosse402317
Soccer442321
Softball14-14
Track and Field, X-Country1679
Volleyball12-12
Wrestling2525-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$25,639$29,850
Assistant Coaches-$3,182$3,510
 
Coaches
All Coaches352312
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball1064
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches853
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Lacrosse541
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches33-
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students52%
 
By Gender
Male53%
Female52%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
Black50%
Asian33%
Hispanic53%
White55%
Unknown38%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related53
On Campus
Drug Related53
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary31
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary31
Vehicle Theft-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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