Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,111
Graduate Enrollment: 423
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.62%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 48.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 40.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 31.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.4%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 17.1%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 8.1%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 17.1%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 8.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,199
In-State tuition: $34,498Out-of-State tuition: $34,498
Estimated books and supplies: $900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,788 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,960 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,080 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,960 (2022)
Average Family Income: $81,177 (2017)
Median Family Income: $49,039 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 77.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,163 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,145 |
| $30k-48k | $15,799 |
| $48k-75k | $21,820 |
| $75k-110k | $26,649 |
| $110k+ | $30,037 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 59%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,163 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,960 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,318 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,852 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,199 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 2 | $31,728 ($2,644) | $41,099 ($3,425) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $64,175 ($5,348) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 27 | $60,107 ($5,009) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 15 | $27,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | $26,742 | $258 | $37,284 ($3,107) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 18 | $25,358 | $240 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 27 | $20,500 | $212 | $38,115 ($3,176) | $49,938 ($4,162) |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 12 | $60,785 ($5,065) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 17 | $20,476 | $150 | $50,631 ($4,219) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 15 | $27,000 | $288 | $48,120 ($4,010) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 24 | $27,000 | $276 | $25,872 ($2,156) | $30,224 ($2,519) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 125 | $26,481 | $265 | $47,582 ($3,965) | $55,373 ($4,614) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 64 | $451 | $81,729 ($6,811) | $95,812 ($7,984) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 26 | $23,250 | $246 | $28,943 ($2,412) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 11 | $27,029 ($2,252) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 24 | $78,125 ($6,510) | $63,831 ($5,319) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 32 | $60,411 ($5,034) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $27,000 | $250 | $50,513 ($4,209) | $52,094 ($4,341) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,773Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,722,847 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $16,336,960 (2022)