Seen for Who You Are. Ready for Who You’ll Become.
At Centenary, personal attention, hands-on learning, and meaningful relationships help you build the confidence, direction, and career-ready skills to move forward with purpose.
Explore Career-Building Degrees
Choose from more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs designed to connect your interests with a meaningful future. Through hands-on learning, close faculty mentorship, and opportunities across northern New Jersey and the New York City region, you’ll develop the skills and experience to move forward with confidence.
12:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
No. 11
Top Performer for Social Mobility in the Northeast
60+
Academic Programs
Centenary University Names Daniel Armida Director of Athletics
Centenary University and Dover Public Schools Celebrate ESL Certification Partnership
Centenarian Summer Edition 2026
Dr. Raymond Frey Retires from Centenary After Enduring Legacy
Three Centenary University Students Honored at New Jersey Distinguished Clinical Intern Awards Ceremony
Centenary University Student Inducted into NJCBAA Honor Society
Centenary University Scholarship Gala Honors Distinguished Leaders
George Hamberger Graduates in the First Class of RN to BSN Students at Centenary
Alexis d’Ambly Named First-Generation Valedictorian for Centenary’s Class of 2026
Simple to Apply. Meaningful to Join.
Applying to Centenary is free and straightforward. Every application receives a personal, thoughtful review—never an automatic decision. We consider your experiences, strengths, goals, and potential, not just a checklist.
A Personal Plan for an Affordable Education
Our financial aid team will work with you and your family to explore scholarships, grants, FAFSA, NJ Stars, EOP, veteran and G.I. benefits, and other options that can bring a Centenary education within reach.
Find Your Place at Centenary
On our welcoming campus in historic Hackettstown, you’ll find the space to be yourself, build lasting relationships, and get involved in what matters to you. From Cyclone athletics and student organizations to gaming, theatre, service, and residence life, there are many ways to connect—with opportunities across northern New Jersey and the New York City region within reach.
See Centenary in Action
Real students. Genuine campus moments. See what it means to learn, grow, and belong at Centenary.
Personal Attention. Proven Achievement.
For nearly 160 years, Centenary has helped students turn individual strengths into meaningful futures. Here, you are seen as a whole person and supported as you build the knowledge, confidence, experience, and relationships to succeed.
Learn With Personal Attention
A 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio keeps learning personal. Faculty know your goals, challenge your thinking, and help you connect classroom learning with real-world experience.
Build Career-Ready Confidence
Through hands-on projects, internships, leadership opportunities, and career guidance, you’ll develop the skills and direction to move forward with confidence.
Find Purpose and Belonging
Join a supportive community where your interests, experiences, and ambitions are valued—and where you can grow into the person and professional you want to become.