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Centenary University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Centenary University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$37,732

Average net price after aid

$19,037

Total attendance cost

$51,351

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Centenary University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$37,732

Out-of-state tuition

$37,732

Average net price

$19,037

Attendance cost

$51,351

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Centenary University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Centenary University.

Tuition

Per semester: $18,866

Annual: $37,732

Room and board

Per semester: $6,276

Annual: $12,552

Books and supplies

Per semester: $500

Annual: $1,000

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,980

Annual: $3,960

Attendance cost

Per semester: $25,676

Annual: $51,351

Centenary University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$150,928

Four-year attendance estimate

$205,404

Four-year average net price

$76,148

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Centenary University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $37,732 and out-of-state tuition is $37,732. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Centenary University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Centenary University reports $37,732 for out-of-state tuition and $37,732 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$12,552

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$12,080

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,000

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,960

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$51,351

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Centenary University pays approximately $19,037 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New Jersey average of $17,613 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

96.68%

SAT Average

Not available

ACT Range

Not available

Centenary University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 96.68%. This means approximately 967 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 934 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

96.68%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$37,732

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$37,732

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$51,351

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$19,037

State avg: $17,613. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

37.72%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

81.09%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Centenary University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$37,732

Room and board

$12,552

Books and supplies

$1,000

Other expenses

$3,960

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$51,351

Average net price

$19,037

Average aid coverage

63%

$32,314 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Centenary University pays approximately $19,037 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New Jersey average of $17,613 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Centenary University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Jersey and national averages.

Centenary University net price

$19,037

New Jersey average

$17,613

National average

$17,506

Centenary University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $37,732 and average net price at $19,037. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$37,732

Current net price

$19,037

Current out-of-state tuition $37,732
Current average net price $19,037

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

56.59%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$53,726

Undergraduates

934

10-Year Median Earnings - Centenary University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Centenary University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Centenary University?

Undergraduates

934

Completion rate

56.59%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

37.72%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

81.09%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 37.72% of Centenary University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 81.09% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

37.72%

Federal loan rate

81.09%

Students with any loan

92.07%

Average net price

$19,037

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Centenary University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Centenary University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$19,321

Median completer debt

$23,163

Median monthly payment

$246

Federal loan rate

81.09%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Centenary University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Centenary University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Centenary University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$15,536,589

Faculty salary field

$7,080

Tuition revenue per FTE

$16,798

Instructional spend per FTE

$10,738

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Centenary University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Centenary University is listed at 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Address

400 Jefferson St
Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Centenary University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Centenary University
Accept. rate
96.68%
Tuition
$37,732
Net price
$19,037
10-yr earnings
$53,726
Princeton University
Accept. rate
4.50%
Tuition
$59,710
Net price
$10,555
10-yr earnings
$110,066
Stevens Institute of Technology
Accept. rate
43.44%
Tuition
$60,952
Net price
$40,468
10-yr earnings
$108,772
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
Accept. rate
90.00%
Tuition
$20,462
Net price
$36,438
10-yr earnings
$92,405
Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing
Accept. rate
25.00%
Tuition
$23,489
Net price
$21,187
10-yr earnings
$87,408

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Centenary University Tuition?

Centenary University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $37,732. In-state tuition is $37,732. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Centenary University's average net price?

Centenary University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,037. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Centenary University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Centenary University.

What is Centenary University's acceptance rate?

Centenary University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 96.68%.

How much is Centenary University tuition?

Centenary University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $37,732.

What is Centenary University's average net price?

Centenary University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,037.

What does Centenary University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $13,735 for Centenary University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Centenary University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,726 for Centenary University.

Is Centenary University accredited?

Centenary University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend Centenary University?

The local dataset lists 934 undergraduate students at Centenary University.

What percentage of Centenary University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Centenary University in the local dataset is 37.72%.

What is the federal loan rate at Centenary University?

The federal loan rate for Centenary University in the local dataset is 81.09%.

Where should I verify Centenary University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Centenary University or the latest official federal education data.