Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

At Centenary University, tuition is No application fee, test scores, or personal essay required for most programs..

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and corporate accounting. The programme provides a foundation in business analytics and compliance with coursework aligned to CPA exam eligibility. Students complete 150 credits, meeting the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants requirements. The curriculum includes introductory and advanced topics such as cost accounting, tax accounting, and governmental accounting.

Focus areas include Financial Reporting, Auditing, Tax Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Business Analytics, Compliance.

The programme requires 150 credits, with 24 credits of upper-level accounting courses and 16 credits of upper-level finance courses in the dual major option. All courses are structured to meet CPA exam eligibility requirements.

Graduates enter roles as accountants, auditors, and tax advisors in public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, and government agencies.

Applications are free with no test scores or personal essay required for most programs. Admission considers experiences, strengths, goals, and potential. Some graduate programmes may require essays or test scores.

The programme totals about 150 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year duration. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 97% of applicants.

Centenary University began in 1867, founded by the United Methodist Church. Its academic model combines a liberal arts foundation with career-focused learning and personal attention. More than 60 programs span associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, certificate, and licensure study. A 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close faculty mentorship and individualized guidance.

Academic areas include Equine Studies and Animal Health, Theatre Arts, Business, Communications, Media and Writing, Education and Humanities, and Natural, Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The university also provides hands-on opportunities through its equestrian center in Washington Township. Students can build experience through learning connected with northern New Jersey and the New York City region.

The main campus is in historic Hackettstown, New Jersey, at 400 Jefferson Street. Campus life includes residence life, student organizations, theatre, gaming, service activities, and Cyclone athletics. Centenary competes in NCAA Division III sports, giving student-athletes a setting where academic, athletic, and personal development are linked. For prospective international students, the university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate options and promotes a personal application review that considers each applicant’s experiences, strengths, goals, and potential. Applications are free, and most programs do not require test scores or a personal essay, although selected graduate programs may have additional requirements.