Centenary University
Centenary University has a robust 150+ year history of providing high quality liberal arts and professional studies while helping students gain the skills and connections they need to prosper in today's world. Located in the heart of northwest New Jersey's historic Skylands Region, Centenary is a private, co-educational and close-knit university community - an environment where every professor and staff member is invested in our students' success. Within nine months of graduation, 96% of our graduates were employed or in graduate school.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Finance/Accounting
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
We require a copy of your high school transcript and a completed application. Our counselors can generally make an admission decision within two weeks of receiving all required admission documentation. There is no fee to apply.
Transfer
Transferring to Centenary is easy! Submit your application along with proof of graduation and copies of your transcripts from all institutions attended. Our counselors can generally make an admission decision within two weeks of receiving all required admission documentation. There is no fee to apply.
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Additional information
Centenary University is committed to working with you and your family to make a Centenary education affordable for you. We work closely with students to provide the financial resources needed to invest in your future. Our Financial Aid office has created a brochure to help you understand the FAFSA, loan options, grants, and scholarships. To download a copy, visit our financial aid webpage at www.centenaryuniversity.edu/admission-aid/tuition-financial-aid/
Visit us
Come visit our beautiful campus in Hackettstown, New Jersey and take a student-led tour. There’s really no better way to realize the opportunities that await you than to see for yourself. We offer tours of our main campus and equestrian center throughout the year. For tour information, visit our web page at www.centenaryuniversity.edu/about-centenary/visiting-centenary/
"Centenary University offers our Life Circumstance Admissions approach to help each, and every student afford their life-changing academic journey."