How do I schedule a campus tour at Centenary University?

Visits to Centenary University are by appointment — request a time at https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/BOOKINGS-CentenaryCampusTours@centenaryuniversity.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthena. Tours are booked through Microsoft Bookings — Campus Tour (1h30), Campus & Equine Center Tour (3h) or Equine Center Tour (1h); no fixed schedule is published.

What is the nearest airport to Centenary University?

The nearest major airport is Lehigh Valley (ABE), about 35 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Centenary University?

Hotels near campus include Check nearby hotels. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

Centenary University Campus Tours & Visits — Hackettstown, NJ

Known for business — close-knit campus

Centenary University is a private suburban institution in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 934 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,726 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,037.

97%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

934

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

57%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$53,726

Earnings 10yr

$19,037

Avg Net Price

Schools Like This

Felician University

Lodi, NJ · Suburban · Private

94% accept1020 SAT$41,315 net

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ · Suburban · Private

96% accept$15,266 net

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ · Urban · Private

91% accept$12,973 net

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville, MO · Town · Private

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

Verify at source →

Official High School Transcript

Verify at source →

School Report + Counselor Recommendation

Verify at source →

Two Teacher Recommendations

Verify at source →

SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

Verify at source →

Centenary University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

Verify at source →

CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

Verify at source →

Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

Verify at source →

Interview (recommended)Optional

Verify at source →

Get access to view details →

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,732

Room & Board$12,552

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$51,351

Average Net Price$19,037

Median Debt at Graduation$23,163

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,735

$30–48K$13,416

$48–75K$15,190

$75–110K$19,819

$110K+$25,288

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,321

Programs (65)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.6%

Freshman Retention74.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,049

10 Years$53,726

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

934

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

First Generation

38%

Pell Grant Recipients

38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Black 8%

Hispanic 20%

Asian 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

44 mi(76 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

64 mi(111 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

221 mi(383 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABELehigh Valley35 mi

EWRNewark Liberty36 mi

TTNTrenton-Mercer39 mi

Distance to Cities

Newark, NJ35 mi

~1h 1m drive

New York, NY44 mi

~1h 16m drive

Trenton, NJ44 mi

~1h 16m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Centenary University

Schools Like This

Felician University

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Saint Peter's University

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (65)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Plan Your Visit

Days out near Hackettstown

Explore