Centenary University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,636

2024 Average Net Price

$22,640

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83.1%

1,749 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,398

63.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

55.2%

123 Graduates

About

Centenary University is a higher education institution located in Warren County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Centenary University were Other Psychology (87 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (11 degrees), and Reading Teacher Education (9 degrees).

In 2024, 381 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Centenary University. 69.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (242 degrees), 4.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Centenary University is $36,636, which is $12,636 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Centenary University is $36,636, which is $12,636 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,640.

In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Centenary University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,636

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centenary University was $36,636. The cost of tuition at Centenary University is $12,636 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Centenary University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,640

2024 Value

0.867%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Centenary University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,640. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Centenary University grew by 0.867%.

This chart compares the average net price of Centenary University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,316

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Centenary University was of $12,316 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.877% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Centenary University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Centenary University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 33% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Centenary University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Centenary University received 1,749 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 35.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,749 applicants, 1,453 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,398 students enrolled at Centenary University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Centenary University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,453

Accepted Out of 1,749

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Centenary University was 83.1% (1,453 admissions from 1,749 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 35.2%, while admissions grew by 16.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Centenary University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Centenary University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Centenary University had a total enrollment of 1,398 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Centenary University is 884 students and the part-time enrollment is 514. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at Centenary University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Centenary University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.4% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 7.08% Black or African American, 4.58% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 0.215% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Centenary University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Centenary University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,398 students. The full-time enrollment at Centenary University is 884 and the part-time enrollment is 514. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at Centenary University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Centenary University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Centenary University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Centenary University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Centenary University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
845 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
224 enrolled students
Black or African American
99 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Centenary University is 60.4% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 7.08% Black or African American, 4.58% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 0.215% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 120 students (8.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 147 more women than men received degrees from Centenary University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Centenary University is white (242 degrees awarded). There were 4.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Centenary University is Other Psychology (87 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (11 degrees) and Reading Teacher Education (9 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Centenary University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (31 degrees awarded), Psychology (108 degrees), and Education (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centenary University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,593,697 people), Secondary school teachers (499,013 people), Education administrators (309,489 people), Social workers, all other (278,707 people), and Other managers (271,585 people).

The most specialized majors at Centenary University in 2024 are Agriculture (31 degrees awarded), Psychology (108 degrees), Education (67 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (17 degrees), and Protective Services (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centenary University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Centenary University are Agriculture (31 degrees awarded), Psychology (108 degrees), Education (67 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (17 degrees), and Protective Services (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centenary University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,103,845 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (440,598 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (436,030 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (370,721 people), and Individual & family services (290,764 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Centenary University.

Most Common (2024)

Equestrian Studies
3 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
1 degrees awarded
Fashion & Apparel Design
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Centenary University was Equestrian Studies with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Centenary University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

117

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

264

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Centenary University, which is 0.443 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (264).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Centenary University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Centenary University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.89 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Centenary University in Other Psychology, which is 3.83 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Centenary University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
242 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded
Asian
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Centenary University is white (242 degrees awarded). There were 4.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

13.1% of degree recipients (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
321 degrees awarded
White Female
261 degrees awarded
White Female
208 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Centenary University is white female (321 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (261 degrees).

Operations

Centenary University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 559k (3.51%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Centenary University had a total salary expenditure of 37.6M. Centenary University employs 24 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Centenary University are Female Assistant professor (16), Female Associate professor (9), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centenary University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 40 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$15.9M

2024 Endowment

2.47%

growth from 2023

Centenary University has an endowment valued at about $15.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Centenary University grew 2.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Centenary University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10M

2024 Salaries

22.2%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Centenary University paid a median of $10M in salaries, which represents 26.6% of their overall expenditure ($37.6M) and a 22.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.3% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.49% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Centenary University paid a total of $4M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 40% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centenary University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

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