Centenary University

Centenary University is a private educational institution in Hackettstown, New Jersey, covering 42 acres (17 hectares) with ten main buildings. The campus includes lecture halls, sports facilities, dormitories, and administrative spaces connected by pathways and green areas.

The institution was founded in 1867 by the Methodist Church as Centenary Collegiate Institute, offering education to young men and women at that time. In 1910, the focus shifted to a women's college before coeducational university status returned during the 1970s.

Students here run WNTI, a radio station that broadcasts music and news to listeners across the region. The programming changes throughout the day and reflects the interests of the young hosts.

Access to the grounds is available through several entrances, with the main administration building and library serving as orientation points. Most buildings are open to walk through during daytime hours, though activity peaks during lecture periods.

The Edward W. Seay Administration Building appears on the National Register of Historic Places and was constructed in 1901 as the first structure in the new brick design after a fire. The name honors one of the early directors who enabled the reopening after the destruction.

Location: Hackettstown

Inception: 1867

Architects: Oscar Teale

Industry: higher education

Address: 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840

Website: http://centenarycollege.edu

GPS coordinates: 40.84917,-74.83250

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:33