central college fact sheet

Central College 100 College Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07036 Contact: Communications Director Jewel Addyjaddy@centralcollege.edu 201-314-8484

Central College is a private, non-denom-inational, liberal arts college founded in 1902 to provide quality higher educa-tion to individuals seeking to develop their full intellectual potential.

Central College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to the overall develop-ment of its campus, academia, and most im-portantly students. This four-year program enables students to achieve their highest educational potentials, enhance their sense of civic duty and experience cultural emer-sion through the college’s regional, New York City location. Central College pro-vides individuals with an opportunity to explore their interests, challenge their fears and nourish their intellect. Central College, educating future leaders since 1902.

Headed by President Leon C. DeWitt, Ph.D., Central College is an institution of higher learning comprised of its main Jersey City campus and its annex campus in Bayonne, NJ. The Bayonne campus fo-cuses on after-hours degrees and offers a full-time day care adjacent to the cam-pus. Central College also offers an online network where students work with pro-fessors interactively. The online program at Central College serves as the model for similar online education programs throughout New Jersey.

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Central College founded in Jersey City, NJ

Alumni Property Endowment begins and Central College celebrates 50 years

Central College launches first college computer program in North Jersey

Central College opens annex campus in Bayonne, NJ

Central College opens $8 million Miller-Johnson Science Center

New Jersey Edu-cation Research Foudation selects Central College to participate in “Early Support” pilot study

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Dynamic studies, immeasurable resources, intrepid students... Central College.

4,825 students enrolled

10.1 percent average increase in annual fund giving over last six years

3.5 percent average increase in full-time students enrolled over last six years

Central College FAST FACTS

Central College consistently ranks as one of the most beautiful regional campuses

2013 Fact Sheet