2013 Fact Sheet

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

Description
Central College is a private, non-denominational, liberal arts college founded in 1902 to provide quality higher education to individuals seeking to develop their full intellectual potential.

Mission Statement

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

Central College Timeline 1902
Central College founded in Jersey City, NJ

Central College FAST FACTS

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 consistently ranks as one of the most beautiful regional campuses

Central College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to the overall development of its campus, academia, and most importantly students. This four-year program enables students to achieve their highest educational potentials, enhance their sense of civic duty and experience cultural emersion through the colleges regional, New York City location. Central College provides individuals with an opportunity to explore their interests, challenge their fears and nourish their intellect. Central College, educating future leaders since 1902.

About
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 focuses on after-hours degrees and offers a full-time day care adjacent to the campus. Central College also offers an online network where students work with professors interactively. The online program at Central College serves as the model for similar online education programs throughout New Jersey.

1952
Alumni Property Endowment begins and Central College celebrates 50 years

1979

Central College launches first college computer program in North Jersey

1990
Central College opens annex campus in Bayonne, NJ

1995
Central College opens $8 million Miller-Johnson Science Center

2013
New Jersey Education Research Foudation selects Central College to participate in Early Support pilot study