Founded in 1867, Centenary University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Hackettstown (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Centenary University (CU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Centenary University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 155 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.