College Report Card: Centenary College
Centenary College Contact Information:
School Name:
Centenary College
Street Address:
400 Jefferson St
City, State & Zip:
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
9088521400
Financial Aid Phone #:
90885214002350
Admissions Phone #:
90885214002217
Website:
Centenary College General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Occupational - A program of study consisting of one or more courses, designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and skills to perform in a specific occupation
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Baccalaureate Colleges--General
(Primarily an undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award less than half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
(Primarily an undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award less than half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Master's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Mid East
Degree Of Urbanization: Urban fringe of large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: KENNETH L. HOYT, PRESIDENT
Degree Of Urbanization: Urban fringe of large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: KENNETH L. HOYT, PRESIDENT
Centenary College Mission Statement:
Centenary College is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse student body, a dedicated faculty and staff, and stimulating educational opportunities. Centenary College is committed to a quality liberal arts and career studies education with a substantial international dimension to engage students in learning and prepare them for satisfying careers, successful lives, community service and lifelong intellectual pursuits.
As the primary educational and cultural resource for northwest New Jersey, Centenary offers a range of undergratuate, graduate and professional programs as well as non-degree courses for professional and personal development.
Centenary College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degreeCentenary College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Centenary College between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Centenary College that the program you are looking for is still available.
Centenary College Special Learning Oppertunities:
Accelerated programs
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certification:
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Centenary College Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Centenary College Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $18450
Required Fees: $760
Per Credit Hour Charge: $385
Required Fees: $760
Per Credit Hour Charge: $385
In-State:
Tuition: $18450
Required Fees: $760
Per Credit Hour Charge: $385
Required Fees: $760
Per Credit Hour Charge: $385
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $18450
Required Fees: $760
Per Credit Hour Charge: $385
Required Fees: $760
Per Credit Hour Charge: $385
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $9450
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $525
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $525
In-State:
Tuition: $9450
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $525
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $525
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $9450
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $525
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $525
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$850
On Campus - Room and Board:
$7500
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$1440
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$5500
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1440
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1440
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Centenary College Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
1749
Number Of Undergraduates:
306 (17% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
201 (66%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
58 (19%)
Average Amount: $3638
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
76 (25%)
Average Amount: $5452
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
191 (62%)
Average Amount: $5613
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
163 (53%)
Average Amount: $6566
Average Amount: $6566
Centenary College Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $30
Graduate Application Fee: $30
Undergraduate Application Fee: $30
Graduate Application Fee: $30
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
Recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Recommended
Recommendations:
Recommended
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2003 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 321
Women: 536
Total: 857
Women: 536
Total: 857
Number Admitted:Men: 239
Women: 413
Total: 652
Women: 413
Total: 652
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 100
Women: 136
Total: 236
Women: 136
Total: 236
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men:
Women: 15
Total: 15
Women: 15
Total: 15
Fall 2003 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
217 (92%)
Number Students Submitting ACT Scores:
2 (2%)
SAT Verbal Scores:25th Percentile - 400
75th Percentile - 510
75th Percentile - 510
SAT Math Scores:25th Percentile - 400
75th Percentile - 520
75th Percentile - 520
ACT Composite Scores:25th Percentile - 17
75th Percentile - 20
75th Percentile - 20
ACT Verbal Scores25th Percentile - 13
75th Percentile - 19
75th Percentile - 19
ACT Math Scores25th Percentile - 17
75th Percentile - 22
75th Percentile - 22
Centenary College Enrollment Information:
Students:
2339
Undergraduate Students:
1827
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1827
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
312
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1515
Graduate Students:
512
Full Time Students:
1758
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
1536
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1536
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
258
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1278
Full Time Graduate Students:
222
Part Time Students:
581
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
291
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
291
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
54
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
237
Part Time Graduate Students:
290
Centenary College Accreditation:
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Higher Ed.
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