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Centenary University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

28:1

Religious affliation

United Methodist

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$35,934

Out of state

$35,934
Graduate

In state

$18,414

Out of state

$18,414

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
99%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 49.0% $6,967
State/local grants 38.0% $7,758
Institutional grants 99.0% $21,176
Loans 57.0% $8,079

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$12,770 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,000 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,960 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Public Administration
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
96.54%
  • Apply 1,330
  • Accepted 1,284
  • Attend 194

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
67%
Male Students
33%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian63.08%
  2. Hispanic/Latino15.42%
  3. Not Specified6.88%
  4. Black6.48%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities4.41%
  6. Asian3.6%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.13%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,755

Undergraduate students

1,221

Graduate students

534

Full Time Students
67%
Part Time Students
33%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Wrestling
  • Lacrosse
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Lacrosse
  • Field Hockey
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Wrestling
    • Lacrosse
    • Cross Country
    • Female

    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Lacrosse
    • Field Hockey
    • Cross Country
    • Volleyball
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