Centenary University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6080 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1710 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1623 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #6275 of 6,395 | For History |
| #6336 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6437 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6729 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 951
- Graduates
- 502
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 27% 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 | 1,294 | 470 | 821 |
| Admissions | 1,251 | 450 | 799 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 181 | 81 | 99 |
528 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
250 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 901 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 227 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 149 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 62 (4%) |
| Asian | 29 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Centenary University is $22,838 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 | $13,735 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,416 |
| $48-75K | $15,190 |
| $75-110K | $19,819 |
| $110K+ | $25,288 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,636 | $19,098 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,636 | $19,098 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,636 | $19,098 |
| Fee in-district | $1,096 | $252 |
| Fee in-state | $1,096 | $252 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,096 | $252 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 756 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,946 |
| Room charge | $8,684 |
| Meal charge | $4,770 |
Centenary University majors
Centenary University has granted 245 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 120 master's across 10 programs, and 12 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 | 70 | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 40 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | 12 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 26 | |||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 19 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 19 | |||
| General Studies | 15 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 14 | |||
| Public Administration | 14 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 13 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 7 | |||
| Social Work | 6 | |||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 5 | |||
| Communication, General | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 5 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | |||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 245 | 120 | 12 |
Centenary University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 46% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Centenary University has published 125 scientific papers with 987 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, History, Computer Science, Sociology, Medicine, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 | 29 |
| 2013 | 9 | 33 |
| 2014 | 9 | 32 |
| 2015 | 11 | 55 |
| 2016 | 5 | 55 |
| 2017 | 7 | 50 |
| 2018 | 9 | 47 |
| 2019 | 8 | 78 |
| 2020 | 5 | 158 |
| 2021 | 9 | 96 |
| 2022 | 2 | 73 |
| 2023 | 5 | 71 |
| 2024 | 4 | 59 |
Notable alumni
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Debbie Harry
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actordub actorstage actorvoice actor
- 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
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- 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
- modelbeauty pageant contestant
- 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 | 227 |
| 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 |