Centenary University

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Centenary University

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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. We have the second highest graduation rate in New Jersey. Within nine months of graduation, 98% of our graduates were employed.

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Academic Programs

Business
Communication
Design
Education
Equestrian
Equine
Finance/Accounting
Health Science
Liberal Arts
Performing Arts
Science
Social Science
Technology

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

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

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.

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 delivers “big university” opportunities in a classic small-college setting where everyone on campus is focused on our students’ success.
Robert Miller, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Admissions 2023