Centenary University

If you are thinking about applying to Centenary University, the fee for the application costs $30. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for fee waiver for their application.

Considering Applying Early to Centenary University?

Centenary University does not offer early decision or early action..

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How To Get Into Centenary University

Getting into Centenary University is moderately difficult. Centenary University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Centenary University accepted 88% of all applicants., around 1,018 of the 1,160 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Centenary University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is slightly difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Centenary University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Centenary University

Centenary University Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Centenary University must submit the following items. Double check with Centenary University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Centenary University?

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. Centenary University does look at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Centenary University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2017, 86% of Centenary University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 19% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Centenary University?

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What's a Good ACT Score for Centenary University?

To be most competitive at Centenary University, you should strive to earn between 15 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Centenary University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Centenary University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.

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Transferring to Centenary University

For transfer students, it is slightly difficult to get admitted to Centenary University.Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Centenary University during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

Centenary University Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Centenary University?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Centenary University.

Does Centenary University accept transfer credits?

Centenary University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Centenary University accepts:

CLEP subject tests ACE recommendations for credit

Does Centenary University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Centenary University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Centenary University?

Centenary University. is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

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