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Centenary University accreditation

Centenary University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. All Centenary University degree and certificate programs are approved by the State of New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Information regarding Distance Education and disciplinary accreditations are also contained on this page.

Centenary University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. All Centenary University degree and certificate programs are approved by the State of New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Information regarding Distance Education and disciplinary accreditations are also contained on this page.


Learn more about Centenary University’s current MSCHE accreditation status. 

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Distance Education Approval by State


Disciplinary Accreditations


Several undergraduate and graduate programs at Centenary University have demonstrated their high quality standards and dedication to sound assessment by voluntarily securing accreditation by a disciplinary or professional organization.  These continuous assessment processes dictated by CAEP, CSWE, and IACBE go above and beyond our Institutional Expectations for Assessment (2017). In recognition of this excellence in assessment, Centenary will not subject these high-quality programs to overlapping and unnecessarily duplicative assessment requirements.

CAEP advances excellent educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning. CAEP stands on a strong foundation and rich history of accreditation in teacher and educator preparation. CAEP seeks to increase the value of accreditation and to increase participation, building on the decades of institutional knowledge of education’s previous accreditors. CAEP became fully operational as sole accrediting body for educator preparation providers as of July 1, 2013.


The following education programs are accredited by CAEP:

  • Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program, including Special Education: Reaccredited in 2015 for 7 years
  • Graduate Programs in:
    • Educational Leadership: Reaccredited in 2012 for 7 years
    • Special Education and Reading: Reaccredited in 2015 for 7 years


Learn more about Centenary University’s current CAEP accreditation status.

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The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is a nonprofit national association representing more than 3,000 individual members, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. Founded in 1952, this partnership of educational and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and private citizens is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country.


The following programs are accredited by CSWE:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program


Learn more about Centenary University’s current CSWE accreditation status.

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Centenary University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through theInternational Accreditation Council for Business Accreditation (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. The business degree programs accredited by the IACBE are identified here.


Additionally, Centenary has reported the following public disclosures of student learning and achievement. View the Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.

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Institutional Research and Assessment


OIRA Mission Statement 


The Centenary University Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) is committed to providing accurate, timely, and relevant data and information that supports the University's Strategic Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Accreditation activities. We strive to foster a culture of transparency and accountability through the collection, analysis, and dissemination of Institutional data. 


OIRA Guiding Principles


  • Integrity: The Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of our data and information. 
  • Resilience: Continuously improving our processes, tools, and technologies to adapt to changing data needs. 
  • DEI: Incorporating equity and inclusion into our data collection and analysis. 
  • Commision, Federal, and State compliance: Ensuring compliance with institutional, regional, and federal data reporting and process integrity requirements. 

OIRA Strategic Plan 2022-2025


1. Support and inform Strategic Planning: Collaborate with university stakeholders to provide date and information that supports the development and implementation of Centenary University's Strategic plan.


2. Continue improving Unit-level planning and assessment: Work with academic and administrative units to implement effective assessment and planning processes that align with institutional goals. 


3. Ensure compliance with Regional Accreditor Middle States Commision on Higher Education (MSCHE): Collaborate with academic and business university operations to ensure compliance with MSCHE reporting requirements. 


4. Continue improving annual Fact Book processes: Improve the efficiency of processes to collect and communicate date for the annual Fact Book; provide stakeholders with comprehensive historical and comparative institutional, peer institutions, and national data trends. 


5. Support data culture: Promise a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the university community through workshops, training, and communication. 


6. Support innovation: Explore new tools and technologies to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting.


7. Provide an annual Institutional Effectiveness report: Support unit-level planning and assessment across all operations in evaluating and improving process efficiencies. 


8. Collaborate with other Centenary University data stewards: Align data processes and methodologies across the university. 


9. Support university onboarding process: Introduce new staff and faculty to Centenary University data sharing and reporting processes. 


10. Assess OIRA processes integrity and efficiency: Regularly evaluate OIRA processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure the integrity and efficiency of our data collection and reporting.