Tuition & Costs

2026-2027 Undergraduate Tuition and Costs

Centenary's tuition and mandatory fees are combined into one transparent price. This enables students to spend more time on opportunities like global study, original research, or co-curricular involvement and still graduate in four years.

Each year, a student may take either an August or May immersive course at no additional cost. If a May course is taken in the same academic year as an August course, additional tuition will be charged. Our students have the opportunity to earn up to 40 hours of coursework per year as well as earn passport points to use toward international travel expenses. Centenary students receive a variety of scholarships and financial aid that often greatly reduces their total direct costs.

Tuition - $44,350 per year

Hours taken above or below the 12-22* credit hour range during a fall or spring term will be charged $1848/hr.

*max is 22 if 4 hours are in an immersion

Text Book Program

This Textbook Program will provide full-time students an individual copy of course materials adopted to supplement classroom instruction for each of the courses in which a student is registered.

All full-time undergraduate students will be charged a $300 fee each semester for the book program regardless of major or field of study. All students may opt-out of this program. Students who decide to opt-out are responsible for directly procuring all required textbooks and course materials. A signed opt-out authorization will be required and must be made prior to the first day of class each semester.

The opt-out process will be managed by the Register’s Office and the Business Office. A credit will be applied to a student’s account once the opt-out process is complete.

Room Options

James/Hardin/Sexton (double) - $8,150
James/Hardin/Sexton (single) - $13,040
Cline (double) - $7,850
Cline (single) - $12,560
Rotary (double) - $9,150
Rotary (single) - $14,640
Bicentennial Village (double) - $11,700
Bicentennial Village (discounted double) - $11,100
Bicentennial Village (single) - $16,000
Off-Campus House (double) - $10,700
Off-Campus House (single) - $14,500

These are per year rates.

Meal (Food) Plans

17 meals per week + $300 Cent Bucks - $7,350
15 meals per week + $350 Cent Bucks - $7,350
12 meals per week + $400 Cent Bucks- $7,350
8 meals per week + $300 Cent Bucks - $6,350*
6 meals per week + $300 Cent Bucks - $3,800**

NOTE:

These are per year rates.

Cent Bucks are flexible credits that can be used at Randle's in the Student Union Building.

*Available to resident juniors and seniors only

**Required for local students (less than 22 years of age) approved to live at home with parent/guardian as well as students living in the Bicentennial Village.

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Other Fees

Annual parking permit (resident) - $120
Annual parking permit (commuter) - $60
New student fee-entering fall (one-time) - $250
ID card replacement - $60
Return check fee - $75
Late Fee Bill Clearance fee (Pre Purge) - $200
Late Fee Bill Clearance fee (Post Purge) - $350

UG Cost of Attendance (COA)

The cost of attendance (COA) is the cornerstone of establishing a student’s
financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive for purposes of the TEACH Grant, Campus-Based Programs, and Direct/Direct PLUS Loans, and is one of the basic components of the Pell Grant calculation. The cost of attendance for a student is an estimate of that student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment. It includes direct as well as indirect costs that a student will incur during an academic year.

See below the COAs for 2026-27:

Full-time UG Living On Campus

Tuition	$44,350
Room	$8,150
Meal (Food) Plan	$7,350
Books/Supplies	$1,300
Transportation	$3,300
Personal	$2,800
TOTAL	$67,250

Full-time UG Living Off Campus

Tuition	$44,350
Books/Supplies	$1,300
Living Expenses	$12,450
Transportation	$3,500
Personal	$2,800
TOTAL	$64,400

Full-time UG Living with Parents

Tuition	$44,350
Books/Supplies	$1,300
Living Expenses	$4,450
Transportation	$3,500
Personal	$2,800
TOTAL	$56,400

Summer UG 2026 Costs

Tuition - $500 per hour

On-Campus Room

Double in Cline, James, Hardin, Sexton: $18/day
Double in Bicentennial: $22/day
Double in Rotary: $25/day
Single in Cline, James, Hardin, Sexton: $26/day
Single in Bicentennial: $32/day
Single in Rotary: $35/day

Indirect Costs:

Allowable Books/Supplies - $150 per course

Food/Personal/Transportation - $515/week (if living on campus)

Living Expense/Personal/Transportation - $505/week (if living off campus)

2026-2027 Graduate Costs

MBA Tuition per course - $2300

MAT Tuition per course - $975

MAT Residency Fee - $500/term (2 terms)

There may be tuition discounts for Centenary Alumni. Please check with the graduate program.

Indirect Costs:

Allowable Books/Supplies - $150 per course

Living Expense/Personal/Transportation - $625/week

Undergraduate Non-Degree Seeking Students

Undergraduate Non-degree seeking students can take up to 16 credit hours per year at $924 per credit hour. Non-degree seeking students may take no more than 12 credit hours in a single semester. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.

Scholarships & Grants

When you complete an application for Centenary along with the FAFSA, you're eligible for a wide variety of merit and need-based scholarships and grants.

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Payment Plans

Centenary offers several payment options to help you manage the cost of your education. Final financial arrangements are handled by our Business Office.

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Room & Board

Local students qualify for room awards! Learn more about Centenary's residence halls and other amenities on campus.

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