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96.5%Acceptance
$37,732Tuition
934Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,726Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$37,732
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,732
Average Net Price
$19,037
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,552
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,080
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,284
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,163
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$246/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
65.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
81.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,735
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,416
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,190
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,819
$110,001+ $25,288

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Centenary's $51,284 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $19,037 after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,735 annually, while those making $30,000-$48,000 pay even less at $13,416. Wealthy families earning over $110,000 still get substantial discounts, paying $25,288. Over four years, total costs range from $55,000 to $101,000 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $23,163 in debt, translating to $246 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $53,726 median earnings ten years out. About 66% of borrowers stay current on loans. Only 25% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get substantial awards averaging $27,592. The Methodist-affiliated university in suburban New Jersey offers the best financial deal to middle-class families earning $30,000-$48,000, who pay the lowest net price.

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