Centenary University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5792 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1599 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1513 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #6306 of 6,424 | For History |
| #6382 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6479 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6769 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 936
- Graduates
- 462
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 80% | 86% |
| Applicants | 1,749 | 699 | 1,020 |
| Admissions | 1,453 | 560 | 875 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 194 | 77 | 114 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 5 | 14 |
558 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
343 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 | 845 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 224 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 120 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 99 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (5%) |
| Asian | 38 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (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 $22,640 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 | $13,329 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,047 |
| $48-75K | $21,277 |
| $75-110K | $23,306 |
| $110K+ | $28,735 |
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 | 715 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,946 |
| Room charge | $8,684 |
| Meal charge | $5,056 |
Centenary University majors
Centenary University has granted 239 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 137 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Centenary University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Other | 87 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 21 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 3 | 14 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| General Studies | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 1 | 6 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | ||
| Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 4 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 3 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Public Health, General | 2 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5 | 239 | 137 |
Centenary University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 53% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Centenary University has published 127 scientific papers with 1,064 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, History, Sociology, Medicine, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 61 |
| 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 | 62 |
| 2025 | 2 | 92 |
Notable alumni
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Debbie Harry
- Occupations
- film actordub actorstage actorvoice actorrecording 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 Billboard Hot 100 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 | 236 |
| 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 |