At a glance
Average net price
$20,503
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.0%
Admission rate
83%
Undergrad size
910
In-state tuition
$37,732
Out-of-state tuition
$37,732
Cost of attendance
$52,362
Median earnings (10y)
$53,726
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 19
- Retention
- 77.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (30%), social sciences (29%), trades & services (22%).
- STEM4%
- Health2%
- Business30%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences29%
- Trades & services22%
- Business30.3%~276 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education12.7%~116 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture12.7%~116 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology8.6%~78 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.7%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.9%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences1.6%~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.6%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
31 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 158 | $47,895 | $26,481 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 69 | $83,319 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 66 | $48,952 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Bachelor's | 42 | $21,684 | $23,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 40 | $72,341 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $25,358 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 33 | $34,867 | $20,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 23 | $31,145 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 22 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $20,476 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | $26,742 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | $26,385 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $26,324 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | — | $20,237 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Centenary University
Centenary University is a small institution located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 910 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Agriculture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Centenary University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,503 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $37,732 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $52,362 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,726 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Centenary University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Agriculture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (30% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), trades & services (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Centenary University accepts 83% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 19.
Location & campus
Set in Hackettstown, New Jersey (suburb), Centenary University draws students from across New Jersey and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Centenary University
Q.How much does Centenary University cost?
The average net price at Centenary University is $20,503 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $52,362.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Centenary University?
Centenary University has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Centenary University?
Centenary University admits 83% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Centenary University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Centenary University graduate earns $53,726 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Centenary University?
Published tuition is $37,732 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Centenary University located?
Centenary University is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey (ZIP 07840).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Centenary University at their official website.