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Centenary College
400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, 07840 -  View Map
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  School Notes Overview:
    Centenary is a small, residential liberal arts college with exceptional programs, a totally wireless environment, and a commitment to help each student succeed in their educational efforts, their career aspirations, and their personal growth. We believe that Centenary is the beginning of a life-long learning experience for each of our students.
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School Overview:
  Centenary College
County Warren County, NJ
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,605 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 270 students
Full-Time Graduate 248 students
Part-Time Graduate 337 students
Total Enrollment 2,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 620 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 86 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 27 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,939
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 34%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $5,927
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 84%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $6,419
% Students Receiving Loans 76%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $6,058
School Notes:
  • Centenary is an independent college offering bachelor degree programs and associate degree programs in the liberal arts and career areas, and master degree programs in business administration, counseling, counseling psychology, education, English, special education, public administration, and psychoanalysis, and new online masters. Certification programs are also offered in many areas.
  • There are 20 Bachelor’s Degree programs with 14 distinct concentrations, 5 Associate Degree programs, 6 Education Certification Programs and 14 minors. Graduate Programs are offered in many academic areas.
  • Centenary College offers a collaborative learning approach. The educational experience is student-centered. Each full-time student receives a laptop computer that connects to our wireless campus network. Students are assigned a Faculty Advisor, a Peer Tutor, and a Learning Associate. We encourage athletic participation in 14 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, as well as intercollegiate equestrian teams. The Centenary campus is rich in the diversity of its student body. We offer a comprehensive program for students with learning disabilities.
  • There is a strong tradition at Centenary supporting the opportunity for every student to engage in intercollegiate and intramural sports. Centenary is a member of NCAA Division III, ECAC, IHSA, WIAC, the Knickerbocker Women's Lacrosse Conference and the Skyline Athletic Conference. There are 14 intercollegiate athletic teams. Intramural sports play a large role as well.
  • Centenary’s attractive 42 acre campus is located in a pleasant, residential area of Hackettstown, a community of 16,000 people in Northwest New Jersey. The College’s 65 acre equestrian center is located eight miles from the main campus on scenic Schooley’s Mountain.
  • Centenary College is a fully accredited member of the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated: 07/08/2008.
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