PrivateSuburban

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban

Known for business — close-knit campus

Centenary University is a private suburban institution in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 934 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,726 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,037.

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97%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

934Students

12:1Student:Faculty

57%Grad Rate

$53,726Earnings 10yr

$19,037Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,732

Room & Board$12,552

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$51,351

Average Net Price$19,037

Median Debt at Graduation$23,163

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,735

$30–48K$13,416

$48–75K$15,190

$75–110K$19,819

$110K+$25,288

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,321

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

934

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

First Generation

38%

Pell Grant Recipients

38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Black 8%

Hispanic 20%

Asian 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.6%

Freshman Retention74.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,049

10 Years$53,726

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

44 mi(76 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

64 mi(111 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

221 mi(383 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABE Lehigh Valley35 mi

EWR Newark Liberty36 mi

TTN Trenton-Mercer39 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA221 mi · ~6h 23m drive

New York, NY44 mi · ~1h 16m drive

Hartford, CT129 mi · ~3h 44m drive

Providence, RI190 mi · ~5h 29m drive

Albany, NY137 mi · ~3h 57m drive

Syracuse, NY166 mi · ~4h 48m drive

Rochester, NY214 mi · ~6h 11m drive

Buffalo, NY251 mi · ~7h 15m drive

Philadelphia, PA64 mi · ~1h 51m drive

Pittsburgh, PA272 mi · ~7h 51m drive

Harrisburg, PA115 mi · ~3h 19m drive

Newark, NJ35 mi · ~1h 1m drive

Trenton, NJ44 mi · ~1h 16m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

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