Centenary University
Faith-based college · Hackettstown, NJ · 910 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
83%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$21,655
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$52,548
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
67%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Centenary University?
Centenary University accepts about 83 of every 100 applicants (83%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Centenary University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Centenary University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Centenary University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $52,548 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,655 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $39,632 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$39,632
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$39,632
- Room & board$15,296
- Total cost of attendance$52,548
- Average net price after grants$21,655
Popular majors
Business, Education, Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Psychology.
Centenary University FAQ
- What is Centenary University's acceptance rate?
- 83% — accessible.
- Is Centenary University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Centenary University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Centenary University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Centenary University cost?
- About $52,548 a year before aid; $21,655 on average after grants.
- What is Centenary University's FAFSA school code?
- 002599. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Centenary University receives your information.
- What is Centenary University's graduation rate?
- 67% of students finish within six years.
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