Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Private
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Centenary University admitted 83.1% of applicants university-wide (1,453 of 1,749).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.1% | 1,453 | 1,749 |
| In-state | 72.2% | 650 | 900 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 80 | 100 |
| Men | 80.1% | 560 | 699 |
| Women | 85.8% | 875 | 1,020 |
Of 1,453 admitted students, 213 enrolled (14.7% yield).
Centenary University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Centenary University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,784/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,732 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,052 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,784/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,329 |
| $30k–48k | $16,047 |
| $48k–75k | $21,277 |
| $75k–110k | $23,306 |
| Over $110k | $28,735 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $28,000 (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $18,000 (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 (Merit)
- Centenary Scholarship — $12,000 (Merit)
- Centenary Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $28,000 (Presidential)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $18,000 (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 (Merit)
- Centenary Scholarship — $12,000 (Merit)
Centenary University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Academic Transcripts
- Health Insurance
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Academic Transcripts
- Health Insurance
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Centenary University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Centenary University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,726
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,163
- At graduation
Centenary University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (27%), Psychology (7%), Visual & performing arts (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.
Centenary University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.