Centenary University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Hackettstown, NJ
Population
2,000,000
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
934
Men / Women
40% / 60%
White
67%
Hispanic
18%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Mixed
4%
Native American
1%
International
0%
From State
78%
From Region
12%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
31%
Life & Natural Sciences
15%
Education
13%
Arts
4%
Health Sciences
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$37,732
Est. Cost of Attendance
$52,362
10-Year ROI
$147,000
ROI Percentile
51th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
78%
4-Year Graduation Rate
45%
6-Year Graduation Rate
56%
Transfer-Out Rate
28%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,535 (41%)
Days Without Precipitation
247 (49%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
13%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary University | 239 | 37% / 63% | 0% | $54,610 | 97% | ||
| Animal Sciences | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $46,315 | 23 | — | |
| Biology | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $62,113 | 65 | 94% | |
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 14 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,246 | 9 | 94% | |
| Equine Science | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,224 | 32 | 96% | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $46,413 | 24 | — | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $69,086 | 77 | — | |
| Pre-Health Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $58,929 | 59 | — | |
| Public Health | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $56,930 | 54 | — | |
| Accounting | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $69,654 | 78 | — | |
| Business Administration | 55 — | 65% / 35% | 0% | $64,861 | 71 | 98% | |
| Business Management | 14 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $64,861 | 71 | 98% | |
| Communication | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $44,196 | 18 | 100% | |
| Criminal Justice | 20 — | 65% / 35% | 0% | $55,071 | 49 | 96% | |
| English | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,164 | 23 | — | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,567 | 45 | — | |
| General Studies | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $41,576 | 13 | 100% | |
| History | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,023 | 31 | — | |
| Psychology | 21 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | $40,503 | 11 | 96% | |
| Social Work | 14 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | $61,126 | 63 | 95% | |
| Sociology | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $59,060 | 59 | 88% | |
| Biology Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,764 | 53 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 25 — | 4% / 96% | 0% | $54,473 | 47 | 100% | |
| English Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $55,950 | 51 | — | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $56,763 | 53 | — | |
| Social Studies Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $56,211 | 52 | — | |
| Arts Management | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $40,750 | 11 | — | |
| Fashion Design | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $36,388 | 6 | 88% |