Overview

Centenary University is a University institution located in Hackettstown, NJ, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ  07840
United States

Contact Jenna Yount
Director of Admissions
Email: yountj@centenaryuniversity.edu
Phone: 908-852-1400

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Equestrian/equine Studies
Horse Husbandry/equine Science And Management
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Mass Communication/media Studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Design And Visual Communications, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Graphic Design
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Theatre/theatre Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,085

Applied

944

Accepted

1,128

Enrolled

Female Admissions

691

Females Applied

607

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

394

Males Applied

337

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		15	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,890

Private

Fees

160

Full-time student fees

12,770

Room & board

8,270

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

19,967

Avg. Financial Aid Package

22,333

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,827

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,414

Avg. Loan Aid

9,157

Avg. Grant Aid

15,457

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,128

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.31%
Black or African American	9.31%
White or Caucasian	62.85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	1.51%
Two or more races	0.18%
Other	8.95%

Gender

Male (36.79%)

Female (63.21%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
President's Ball, Campus Picnic and Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
First Year Leaders, Student Government, ENACTUS, Honor Societies and Fraternities and Sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No