More selective than 35% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Centenary University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Centenary University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Centenary University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Centenary University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Kean University | 76% | 47% | $12,447 |
| 20 | Rowan University | 78% | 67% | $22,408 |
| 21 | Rider University | 79% | 61% | $24,792 |
| 22 | Georgian Court University | 79% | 54% | $19,285 |
| 23 | Centenary University | 83% | 56% | $20,503 |
| 24 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | 86% | 87% | $13,777 |
| 25 | Montclair State University | 88% | 65% | $15,566 |
| 26 | Stockton University | 89% | 69% | $20,670 |
| 27 | Monmouth University | 89% | 72% | $30,988 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Centenary University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Centenary University admissions questions
What is the Centenary University acceptance rate?
Centenary University accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,251 of 1,294 applicants were admitted.
Does Centenary University require the SAT or ACT?
Centenary University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Centenary University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (181 of 1,251).
Is Centenary University getting harder to get into?
Centenary University accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Centenary University overview