Review the current tuition and fees for Centenary University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Centenary University ran $37,732 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,096; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,636 |
| Fees | $1,096 |
| Total | $37,732 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Centenary University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Centenary University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Centenary University sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Centenary University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Centenary University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,550 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,890 |
| One Year Ago | $36,636 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,636 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Centenary has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.06%, which puts the figure next year near $38,884.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,884 |
| In 2 Years | $40,072 |
| In 3 Years | $41,296 |
| In 4 Years | $42,557 |
| In 5 Years | $43,857 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $162,809.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Centenary University, go to the Centenary University Financial Aid page.