Centenary University's published cost of attendance is $52,362. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,329, middle-income families pay around $21,277, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,735.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $52,362 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,732 |
| Room and Board | $12,552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,859 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,503 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,329 |
| $30–48k | $16,047 |
| $48–75k | $21,277 |
| $75–110k | $23,306 |
| $110k+ | $28,735 |
Centenary University's published cost of attendance is $52,362. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,329, middle-income families pay around $21,277, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,735. Azimuth ranks Centenary University #673 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Centenary University structures aid through need-based and merit-based components. Families apply for financial aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making attendance affordable across income levels, though families should compare net-price figures across institutions to understand relative affordability in context. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,163, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,725; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,207, median federal debt of $23,163 projects to a monthly payment of about $262 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Centenary University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,207, placing Centenary University in the 63.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,383 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Centenary University in the 71.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Centenary University #618 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Centenary University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 88 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $72,527, representing 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 26 students earning $61,358 four years after enrollment, while Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services and Criminal Justice round out the top programs with 23 and 20 graduates respectively. These programs anchor Centenary University's return profile and connect students to stable career pathways in accounting, management, and related professional disciplines.
