Centenary University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Centenary University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hackettstown, New Jersey with approximately 910 undergraduate students enrolled. Centenary University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,503 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $49,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Centenary University is a private university in Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States. Founded as a preparatory school by the Newark Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1867, Centenary evolved into a junior college for women and later a coeducational university.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 57% graduation rate and 75% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful share of students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, the average net price of $19,037/year is genuinely affordable for a private school, and median debt at graduation stays modest at $19,321 — so if you do complete your degree, you're not walking out buried in loans. Worth considering if you want a small, low-pressure campus environment and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but look hard at whether the academic support and programs align with your specific goals before committing.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (910 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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