Founded in 1867, Centenary’s story reflects more than a century of growth, resilience, and adaptation. What began in the years following the Civil War evolved through many chapters from an early preparatory school to a women’s college, and eventually to northwestern New Jersey’s only four-year coeducational institution. Along the way, Centenary expanded its academic offerings to meet the needs of changing generations, including graduate and accelerated degree programs.
Today, the college’s history is carefully preserved through extensive archives of photographs and documents, offering a tangible connection to its past. Throughout its evolution, Centenary has remained committed to supporting students’ intellectual, emotional, and personal development, preparing them not just to graduate, but to thrive well beyond campus.
