Study at Centenary CollegeThe Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church established Centenary College in 1867. In 1940, it became a Junior college for women. It gained the status of a master degree-granting institution in 1995. The campus spreads across an area of more than 40 acres in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The college also has satellite campuses located in Metro Park in Iselin, Equestrian Center in Long Valley, and in Parsippany, New Jersey. Centenary College offers various undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs in diverse Course Topics. Centenary College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. They compete in the Colonial States Athletic Conference and in the Skyline Conference. The college's sports teams are known as the Cyclones. Profile of Centenary College The campus of Centenary is in Hackettstown, NJ, which is a large suburb. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Centenary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree. Course Topics Centenary is known for its programs in animal science and care and business and management. Centenary Selectivity Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520. Faculty The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. Student Enrolment In 2007, Centenary had 3, 028 students enrolled (2, 641 full-time equivalent). Student Life The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. The school reports its educational mission is: "Centenary College is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse Student Enrolment, a dedicated faculty and staff, and stimulating educational opportunities. Centenary College is committed to a quality liberal arts and career studies education with a substantial international dimension to engage students in learning and prepare them for satisfying careers, successful lives, community service and lifelong intellectual pursuits. As the primary educational and cultural resource for northwest New Jersey, Centenary offers a range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs as well as non-degree courses for professional and personal development. " Centenary Programs and Degrees
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