- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,838 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Centenary University reviews each application.
Centenary University GPA requirements
Centenary University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Centenary University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Centenary University acceptance rate
Centenary University admitted 1,453 of 1,749 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Centenary University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Hackettstown, New Jersey, with 936 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Centenary University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Centenary University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Centenary University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,838 a year at Centenary University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Centenary University with a 3.0 GPA?
Centenary University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Centenary University?
Centenary University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Centenary University?
Centenary University's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,453 of 1,749 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Centenary University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Centenary University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Centenary University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Centenary University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Centenary University?
A lot: Centenary University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Centenary University consider legacy status?
No. Centenary University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Centenary University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Centenary University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Centenary University accept AP credit?
Yes. Centenary University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Centenary University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,838 a year at Centenary University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Centenary University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Centenary UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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