School Description:

Centenary is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse student body, a dedicated faculty and staff, and stimulating educational opportunities. 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.

Most Popular Majors:

Centenary is an independent college offering bachelor degree programs and associate degree programs in the liberal arts and career areas and master degree programs in business administration, counseling, counseling psychology, education, English, special education, public administration, and psychoanalysis, and on line masters. Certification programs are also offered in many areas.

Location:

Centenary is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Hackettstown is a vibrant, 150 year old Victorian village filled with charming stores, antique shops, and bed and breakfasts. Hackettsown is just fifty miles from New York City — one of the world's great cultural and entertainment centers. Our college sponsors many trips to New York City for both academics and recreation.

Male/Female %:

• Male: 34%
• Female: 66%

Diversity %:

• Hispanic 7%
• International Students 2%
• African American 9%
• Caucasian 67%
• Asian 2%

Public/Private:

Private

Admission Statistics:

Centenary College offers “rolling admissions”, meaning that we evaluate each application as soon as it is complete and notify the applicant within a few weeks of the Admissions Committee's decision. With this method, the sooner your son or daughter applies, the sooner he or she will be notified in order to better compete the admissions process. Keep in mind that the Early Decision Deadline is December 15th.

Student Faculty Ratio:

16:1

Career Placement:

The Centenary College internship program strives to provide students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a work world setting allowing the student to gain valuable experience needed to enter the job market. Qualified students are matched with an internship directly related to their area of study and career interests. Internships provide students with the skills and tools necessary to be successful in their chosen careers.

Graduation Rates:

72%

Average SAT Score Required:

• Critical Reading 410-510
• Math 420-520

Commuter School:

• 59% of students live on campus
• 1,252 full-time students
• 220 part-time students

Greek Life:

Yes

Athletic Division:

Members of:

• NCAA Division III
• ECAC
• IHSA
• WIAC
• Skyline Athletic Conference

13 Collegiate teams:

Men:

• basketball
• baseball
• soccer
• lacrosse
• wrestling
• cross country
• golf

Women:

• soccer
• softball
• volleyball
• basketball
• lacrosse
• cross country

Degree:

• Traditional Undergraduate Programs: 19 Bachelor’s Degree programs with 14 distinct concentrations, 6 Associate’s Degree programs, 6 Education Certification Programs, 14 minors and a Certificate program in Criminalistics
• Traditional Graduate Programs: Business Administration, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Instructional Leadership, English Literature, Educational Practice, Leadership and Public Administration, Psychoanalysis, School Counseling, Special Education
• Adult and Accelerated Programs: Accelerated educational programs leading to Associate’s, Bachelor’s and an M.B.A. and M.S.M. Degrees
• Online Programs: M.B.A., M.A. Leadership and Public Administration, Associate of Liberal Arts, M.A. Educational Practice, Homeland Security Certificate

Average Tuition:

• Full-time Resident: $34,230
• Full-time Commuter: $24,930
• Part-Time: $465/credit

Alumni Testimonial:

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College's academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. The mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.
– Craig Turpin, The Warren Reporter