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 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs as well as non-degree courses for professional and personal development.
Type of School
Four or more years,
Private not-for-profit
Religious affiliation
United Methodist
Highest degree offered
Master's
Calendar
Semester
Setting
Large suburb
Distance learning opportunities
Yes
Centenary College Size
Total enrollment
2,694
Enrolled full time
2,183
Enrolled part time
511
Centenary College Student Body
Men enrolled full time
810
Women enrolled full time
1,373
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Black/Non-Hispanic
9%
Hispanic
7%
White/Non-Hispanic
57%
Non-Resident Alien
2%
Race/ethnicity unknown
20%
Centenary College Admission Basics
Admissions office phone number
-
Open admission policy
No
Undergraduate Application fee
$30
Applied
1,060
Admitted
930
Enrolled
292
Admitted %
88%
Centenary College Admission factors
Admission test scores
Required
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school rank
Recommended
Secondary school record
Recommended
TOEFL
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Recommended
Recommendations
Recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommended
Centenary College Admission statistics
Students submitting SAT
86%
SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
410
SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
500
SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
410
SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
500
Students submitting ACT
11%
ACT Composite 25th percentile score
16
ACT Composite 75th percentile score
21
Centenary College Cost
In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$27,660
Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$27,660
Books and Supplies
$975
On-campus room and board
$9,720
Off-campus room and board
$6,000
Centenary College Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
96%
Receiving Federal Grants
44%
,
$5,051
on average
Receiving Institutional Aid
91%
,
$13,079
on average
Receiving Student Loans
89%
,
$8,335
on average
Centenary College Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences