“Private United Methodist-affiliated university in Hackettstown, New Jersey with a 36-acre equestrian center.”
Centenary University is a private university in Hackettstown, New Jersey, founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It evolved from a preparatory school to a women's junior college and is now a coeducational university, with a main campus and a separate 36-acre Equestrian Center.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$37,732
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Centenary's signature equine studies program based at the 36-acre equestrian center.
Business, media and writing programs.
Theatre arts department.
Education and humanities programs.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $37,732
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
