Centenary University

Centenary University has a 150 year tradition of providing high-quality liberal arts and professional studies while helping students gain the skills and connections they need to prosper in today’s world.

Centenary University is an inclusive and collaborative learning community dedicated to preparing its students to enter society as professional and global citizens by providing experiences that foster skills of critical thought and purposeful action. The Centenary experience is distinguished by a fundamental belief in the full potential of each student, a strong liberal arts foundation, career preparation, and a culture of service to the community and to the world.

Centenary University strives to be a leader in career-focused liberal arts studies offering programs to motivated learners seeking a degree, professional development, or lifelong learning. The fundamental belief in the potential of each student drives the educational environment at Centenary University. A strong liberal arts and sciences base combined with compelling career-focused programs will continue to prepare Centenary students for careers today and tomorrow, fostering a commitment to a lifetime of service and learning.

With online, evening and accelerated courses, Centenary students have the flexibility to build their studies around their lives. Our diverse student body thrives in a demanding, yet collaborative learning environment. With a 17 to 1 student to faculty ratio, our professors know their students. They provide the individualized attention needed to ensure success — from academic support to career development, including internships with some of New Jersey’s top employers.

Centenary also upholds a tradition of promoting service to others as a critical component of higher education — a core principle since our founding in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church. We develop professionals that employers desire, and leaders that communities need.

Centenary’s undergraduate programs are all designed to provide you with a solid liberal arts foundation, backed by the skills and preparation you need for career success. We offer 59 academic programs, as well as minors within those programs, giving you the flexibility to pursue a path that perfectly suits your academic and career goals. Our faculty includes Fulbright Scholars and other nationally recognized teachers who encourage internships and “experiential” learning — applying what you have learned to solve real-world problems.

Centenary University’s graduate degree programs can provide you with the skills you need to take your career to the next level. Designed for busy, working professionals, our graduate programs are known for small clas sizes, individualized attention, and dedicated faculty members who are experts in their fields. The classes you take today, can be applied to your career tomorrow.

We offer master’s degree programs in Business, Counseling, Educationand Leadership and Public Administration as well as a Doctorate in Education, six state certifications and a Leadership certificate. Our mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities to students of all ages, backgrounds and interests.

The University has a long history of educating international students and our international students have gone on to great success in their professional and personal lives.

The University highly values the global perspectives that our international students bring to the campus, and you will find our faculty, staff and student body very welcoming to our international population, creating a very warm and comfortable environment in which to study and experience America. Centenary is large enough to provide you a high quality education and cultural experience, yet small enough to provide you with personal care and attention.

The Office of International Programs is a full service office where our staff has time to get to know our international students. All of the staff members are dedicated to seeing to the success of our students, and are always available to answer any questions you may have and to assist you with all or your needs. ESL classes are offered based on individual needs, and ESL tutoring and support is provided for the entire time at Centenary.

At Centenary University, you will be much more than just another student. You will be a member of a tight-knit community of scholars. Our faculty, staff, and students are all fully invested in each other’s academic and career success.

We offer “big university” opportunities with a small-school philosophy that provides individualized attention for each and every student. As a result of our collaborative approach to learning, Centenary boasts the second-highest four-year graduation rate among all private universities in New Jersey.

With 59 career-focused programs of study, Centenary likely has a program that fits your academic and career aspirations. With our generous financial aid, we can help ensure that a college degree is well within your reach.

While most undergraduate students apply in the fall or winter for the following academic year, Centenary offers a rolling admissions process that allows you to apply at any time. When you are ready, we are ready to show you why Centenary is the right fit for a successful future.

By investing in yourself, you are investing in your future. Our goal at Centenary University is to make education affordable for any student who wishes to study here.

Many families assume a private, personalized education is simply out of reach for them financially. That’s not the case at Centenary. Our Financial Aid Office works with all applicants in Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Studies to help them understand all available options and what requirements are necessary.