Centenary University
Hackettstown, New Jersey · Private
Centenary University admitted 97% of 1,294 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores are optional. 56% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Centenary University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Centenary University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $55,244 a year. After grants, students paid $22,838 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Centenary University’s acceptance rate?
Centenary University admitted 97% of applicants: 1,251 of 1,294 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Centenary University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due July 26, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Centenary University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Centenary University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Centenary University asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two short answers, up to 250 words each, plus an optional activity answer). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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