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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: Kenneth L. Hoyt
  • Website: www.centenarycollege.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 3,028
  • College Mascot: Cyclones
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Basic Information
    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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    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
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual 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
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4218231,244
Number Granted Admission (%)304 (72%)570 (69%)874 (70%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)104 (34%)185 (32%)289 (33%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam26893%
ACT ® Exam104%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410510
SAT ® Math420520
SAT ® Writing410510
 
ACT ® Composite2021
ACT ® English1821
ACT ® Math1820
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving64%22%28%81%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,872$3,954$5,939$8,665
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.5%4.8%6.5%
Number in Default162222
Number in Repayment637450334
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$23,950$22,415$19,840
Out of State Tuition and Fees$23,950$22,415$19,840
Books and Supplies$900$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,100$9,100$7,800
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,000$6,000$6,000
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$35,450$33,915$30,040
Out of State$35,450$33,915$30,040
Off Campus
In-State$32,350$30,815$28,240
Out of State$32,350$30,815$28,240
Off Campus with Family
In-State$26,350$24,815$22,240
Out of State$26,350$24,815$22,240
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Equine Studies318-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences-5-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-92
Business Administration and Management-167202
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies-13-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences-5-
 
Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services---
Counseling and Guidance Services--10
Education, Other--14
Special Education and Teaching--4
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-25-
English Literature--6
 
History
History-26-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other-8-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies65--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-9-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology--10
Psychology-34-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--22
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies-33-
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs-5-
Political Science and Government-6-
Sociology-28-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts, Other-8-
Fashion and Apparel Design-8-
Interior Design---
Theatre and Theatre Arts Management-2-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,028
    • Undergraduate: 2,238 Graduate: 790
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,030 Female: 1,998
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 752 Female: 1,486
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 278 Female: 512
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,397 Part-Time: 631
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,976 Part-Time: 262
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 421 Part-Time: 369
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2117%
American Indian50.2%
Black2498%
Asian682%
Hispanic2127%
White1,91563%
Unknown36812%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1820.07%
Ages 18-192508%
Ages 20-2147816%
Ages 22-2455718%
Ages 25-2939013%
Ages 30-342267%
Ages 35-3934011%
Ages 40-492518%
Ages 50-651344%
Age Over 6580.3%
Age Uknown39213%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees564268296
Faculty Status6767-
Tenured Faculty66-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service33067263
Primarily Instruction33067263
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial46451
Other Professionals11610412
Technical and/or Paraprofessional725220
Clerical And Secretarial463214
Service and/or Maintenance23176
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,274 (63)$52,062 (29)$52,455 (34)
Professor$73,950 (5)$70,249 (3)$79,500 (2)
Associate Professor$59,460 (17)$59,379 (8)$59,532 (9)
Assistant Professor$47,386 (32)$46,339 (15)$48,309 (17)
Instructor$44,040 (9)$42,979 (3)$44,570 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,438 (4)$59,000 (1)$62,250 (3)
Assistant Professor$61,438 (4)$59,000 (1)$62,250 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,154 (67)$51,936 (30)$52,331 (37)
Professor$73,950 (5)$70,249 (3)$79,500 (2)
Associate Professor$59,460 (17)$59,379 (8)$59,532 (9)
Assistant Professor$47,706 (36)$46,460 (16)$48,703 (20)
Instructor$44,040 (9)$42,979 (3)$44,570 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes18910188
Unduplicated Athletes18210082
Baseball2929-
Basketball221012
Golf88-
Lacrosse291415
Soccer391524
Softball15-15
Cross Country1028
Volleyball14-14
Wrestling2323-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$21,504$22,175
Assistant Coaches-$3,777$3,900
 
Coaches
All Coaches291712
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Lacrosse422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Cross Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students47%
 
By Gender
Male41%
Female50%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian100%
Black53%
Asian57%
Hispanic38%
White49%
Unknown33%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less29%
5 Years44%
6 Years47%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related33
Residence Hall
Drug Related33
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary11
Vehicle Theft11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary1-
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