Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $52,362. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,732 |
| Housing & meals | $12,552 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $3,960 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,882 |
| Total cost of attendance | $52,362 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Centenary University net price compared with other New Jersey colleges
Centenary University has the 22nd-lowest average net price of 36 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Rutgers University-Camden | $18,745 | 67% | $74,479 |
| 19 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | $18,745 | 44% | $57,780 |
| 20 | Georgian Court University | $19,285 | 54% | $53,096 |
| 21 | Rutgers University-Newark | $19,703 | 64% | $74,479 |
| 22 | Centenary University | $20,503 | 56% | $53,726 |
| 23 | Stockton University | $20,670 | 69% | $57,602 |
| 24 | Rowan University | $22,408 | 67% | $59,988 |
| 25 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $22,829 | 67% | $57,273 |
| 26 | Saint Elizabeth University | $23,125 | 51% | $53,038 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New Jersey colleges →
Why Centenary University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary University | 83% | $20,503 | 56% | $53,726 | This school |
| Georgian Court University | 79% | $19,285 | 54% | $53,096 | |
| Saint Peter's University | 90% | $12,199 | 58% | $57,815 | |
| Caldwell University | 71% | $24,691 | 57% | $53,843 | |
| Saint Elizabeth University | 71% | $23,125 | 51% | $53,038 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Centenary University would cost you $1,218 more per year than Georgian Court University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Centenary University, mostly from more Georgian Court University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$2,517).
- Centenary University gives aided families $473 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Jersey resident | Centenary University | Georgian Court University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,732 | $37,260 | +$472 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,200 | −$200 |
| Housing & meals | $12,552 | $12,910 | −$358 |
| Personal & travel | $3,960 | $4,700 | −$740 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,882 | −$5,399 | +$2,517 |
| Sticker price | $52,362 | $50,671 | +$1,691 |
| Average grants | −$31,859 | −$31,386 | −$473 |
| You pay | $20,503 | $19,285 | +$1,218 |
“+” means Centenary University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Centenary University cost questions
How much is tuition at Centenary University?
Tuition and fees are $37,732 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Centenary University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $52,362 a year.
What do families actually pay at Centenary University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,503 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,329; $48–75k pay $21,277; $110k+ pay $28,735.
How much debt do Centenary University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,321, and 5.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Centenary University overview