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Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$37,732
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,732
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,552
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,222
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$50,284
Net price (after aid)$19,037
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,735
$30k – $48k$13,416
$48k – $75k$15,190
$75k – $110k$19,819
$110k+$25,288
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,726
Median debt at graduation$23,163
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants38%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans81%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
57%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$37.7k
Net price
$19k
Pell
38%
above avg
Median debt
$23.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53.7k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
813 - 1057
ACT range
14 - 21
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Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (25)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryBiologyEnvironmental ScienceMathematics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureMusicPhilosophy
Social Sciences
Economics
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About Centenary University
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- Where is Centenary University located?
- Centenary University is located in Hackettstown, NJ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Centenary University?
- Centenary University is a private university based in NJ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Centenary University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Centenary University is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Centenary University?
- Centenary University's published in-state tuition is approximately $37,732 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Centenary University?
- Centenary University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,436 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Centenary University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Centenary University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Centenary University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Centenary University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/centenary-university