# Centenary University

Private nonprofit college in Hackettstown, NJ. IPEDS ID 183974.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/centenary-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/centenary-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 83% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,503 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 56%; beats 40% of NJ colleges and 54% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,726; beats 19% of NJ colleges and 51% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,321

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,329 |
| 30-48k | $16,047 |
| 48-75k | $21,277 |
| 75-110k | $23,306 |
| 110k+ | $28,735 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.18 years on average (47% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,726 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,329 | $55,715 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,047 | $67,076 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $21,277 | $88,938 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,306 | $97,419 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,735 | $120,112 | 7.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $52,362
- Tuition and fees: $37,732
- Housing and meals: $12,552; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,294 applicants, 1,251 admitted, 181 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 97%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (46 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $49,381 | $72,527 | $26,481 |
| Criminal Justice | $37,259 | $67,181 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $44,312 | $63,381 | $26,742 |
| Social Work | not reported | $62,373 | $20,476 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $54,633 | $61,358 | $27,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $26,569 | $50,746 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $32,049 | $46,031 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | not reported | $45,622 | not reported |
| Communications | $17,274 | $45,098 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,988 | $42,424 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $34,104 | $40,047 | $23,250 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | not reported | $34,057 | not reported |
| Animal Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Apparel and Textiles | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | $27,933 | not reported | $25,358 |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $95,780 (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ), $105,820 (NJ), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $84,530 (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ), $92,610 (NJ), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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