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 undergratuate, graduate and professional programs as well as non-degree courses for professional and personal development.
Centenary College is a private college affiliated with the United Methodist Church and located in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Centenary was founded in 1867 by the United Methodist Church and offers undergraduate and graduate studies. There are currently 1,507 traditional undergraduate and graduate students, 692 students enrolled in the college's Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS), and 270 part-time undergraduate students. Centenary College also offers accelerated online programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level including an MBA in Management, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance.
Centenary College is a fully accredited member of the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Centenary is located in a suburban setting in Warren County, New Jersey, in the Kittatinny Mountains, about an hour's drive west from New York City and east of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
The College developed a Master Development Plan for the Hackettstown campus to address the needs for our students and provide a cultural resource for the surrounding northwest New Jersey region. The Master Development Plan also calls for additional classrooms, Lackland Student Center, a renovated and expanded Reeves Recreation Center, improved pathways, and more parking. Founders Hall opened in September 2006.
Students participate in 14 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports. The school joined the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for the 2007-08 season, after having been a member of the Skyline Conference. Students enrolled in the college's Equine programs may participate in competitions through intercollegiate organizations such as the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association or the Intercollegiate Dressage Association. The colors of Centenary College are Navy blue, white and grey.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 30% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Skyline Conference) Baseball (Skyline Conference) Track (Skyline Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 19,840 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 880 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,638 | 19% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 5,452 | 25% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,613 | 62% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,566 | 53% | |
Any Aid: |
66% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 97% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 93% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 400, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 520 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
