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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.6%

In Fall 2021, a total of 235 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Centenary University. Among these students, 15 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 3 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1080

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 1314 admitted students 15 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

6%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 990-1170. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 540 and 610, while 25% scored below 540 and another 25% scored above 610.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 450 and 560, while 25% scored below 450 and 25% achieved a score of 560. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1080 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Centenary University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 37% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    540-610
  • Math

    450-560

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

19

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 1314 admitted students 3 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

1%

Similar to the SAT, Centenary University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 1% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 15 and 22, with 25% scoring above 22 and another 25% scoring below 15.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 49% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    12-23
  • Math

    15-18
  • Composite

    15-22

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Centenary University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 1,346 513 833
Admitted students 1,314 502 812
Enrolled students 235 92 143
Acceptance rate 98% 98% 98%
Yield rate 18% 18% 18%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Centenary University received a total of 1,346 applications. These applications included 513 male applicants and 833 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 1,346 applicants, Centenary University admitted 1,314 students. Among the admitted students, there were 502 males and 812 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 235 students chose to enroll at Centenary University. This means that 235 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 92 were male and 143 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Centenary University had an overall acceptance rate of 98% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 98% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 98%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Centenary University had an overall yield rate of 18% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 18%, and for female admitted students, it was 18%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Centenary University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 1,186 449 737 1,029 389 640 87% 87% 87% 229 92 137 22% 24% 21%
2016 1,172 434 738 1,030 365 665 88% 84% 90% 278 100 178 27% 27% 27%
2017 1,085 394 691 944 337 607 87% 86% 88% 208 72 135 22% 21% 22%
2018 1,546 517 1,029 1,033 333 700 67% 64% 68% 234 96 138 23% 29% 20%
2019 1,362 464 898 1,022 344 678 75% 74% 76% 205 64 141 20% 19% 21%
2020 1,342 488 854 1,248 446 802 93% 91% 94% 234 100 134 19% 22% 17%
2021 1,346 513 833 1,314 502 812 98% 98% 98% 235 92 143 18% 18% 18%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Centenary University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Centenary University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Centenary University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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