Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002599
- Phone: (856) 227-7200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.04%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,869Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Centenary College
200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ
Centenary College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, the school offers a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Centenary College yearly.
Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Security And Protective Services
- Psychology
- Agriculture Operations
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 820 to 1000 on the SAT and within the range of 16 to 21 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 90% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 31% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at centenaryuniversity.edu.
Tuition is approximately $32,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Centenary College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.
The Centenary College "Cyclones" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
Students can visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Centenary College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Centenary College is about 1,800. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 13% enrolling as graduate students and 70% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $33,000-$39,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Per unit charges are around $690 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $24,473 |
Receiving Student Loans | 74% | $7,523 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Centenary College may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2005)
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2005)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Centenary College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (364)
- Basketball (364)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Centenary College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Equine Studies (A, B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Public Administration (M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fashion Design (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Bloomfield College in Lakewood, NJ (33 miles away)
- St. Francis College in Saint Bonaventure, NY (45 miles away)
- Boricua College in Brooklyn, NY (46 miles away)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt in Far Rockaway, NY (48 miles away)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College in Albany, NY (49 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002599
- Phone: (856) 227-7200
- School Homepage