Centenary University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5944 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1675 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1589 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #6054 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6175 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6464 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,026
- Graduates
- 472
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.centenaryuniversity.edu
Centenary University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Centenary University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 26% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 96% | 97% |
| Applicants | 1,330 | 494 | 835 |
| Admissions | 1,284 | 474 | 809 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 194 | 72 | 121 |
494 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
185 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 945 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 231 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 103 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 97 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 66 (4%) |
| Asian | 54 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Centenary University is $21,935 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,405 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,390 |
| $48-75K | $18,357 |
| $75-110K | $19,045 |
| $110K+ | $27,266 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,890 | $18,180 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,890 | $18,180 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,890 | $18,180 |
| Fee in-district | $1,044 | $234 |
| Fee in-state | $1,044 | $234 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,044 | $234 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 765 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,946 |
| Room charge | $8,270 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
Centenary University majors
Centenary University has granted 301 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, 116 master's across 9 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Centenary University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 88 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 39 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | |||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 3 | 23 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | 10 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 21 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 19 | |||
| Accounting | 16 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 16 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| Social Work | 12 | |||
| General Studies | 11 | |||
| Public Administration | 11 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Communication, General | 10 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | |||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 9 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 2 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | |||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 2 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 9 | 301 | 116 | 10 |
Centenary University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 51% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Centenary University has published 111 scientific papers with 944 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, History, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 15 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 | 18 |
| 2012 | 6 | 33 |
| 2013 | 6 | 37 |
| 2014 | 10 | 46 |
| 2015 | 5 | 53 |
| 2016 | 4 | 62 |
| 2017 | 8 | 49 |
| 2018 | 9 | 56 |
| 2019 | 7 | 86 |
| 2020 | 4 | 141 |
| 2021 | 8 | 85 |
| 2022 | 2 | 75 |
| 2023 | 5 | 72 |
Notable alumni
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Debbie Harry
- Occupations
- singer-songwritermodelvoice actormusicianrecording artist
- Biography
-
Deborah Ann Harry is an American singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie. Four of her songs with the band reached No. 1 on the US charts between 1979 and 1981.
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Carol McCain
- Occupations
- model
- Biography
-
Carol Shepp McCain is an American former political aide and event planner who served as the director of the White House Visitors Office from 1981 to 1987, during the Reagan administration. She was the first wife of United States Senator John McCain.
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Susan Blanchard
- Years
- 1948-.. (age 76)
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- Biography
-
Susan Blanchard is an American actress, who is known for playing Mary Kennicott Martin on the soap opera All My Children from 1971 to 1975.
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Bette Cooper
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Cooper-Moore won the Miss America 1937 pageant as Miss Bertrand Island, representing an amusement park on Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Colors | centenary blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 242 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 400 Jefferson St Hackettstown, New Jersey, 07840 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 9088521400 |
| Fax | +1 (908) 850 9508 |