C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Felician College Lodi, NJ Felician is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Founded as a women's college in 1923, it adopted coeducation in 1986. Its 27-acre campus is located in Lodi, 15 miles from New York City. Web Site www.felician.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,626 Women 1,150 (70.7%) Men 476 (29.3%) Graduate Students 370 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 79% of 2,249 applicants were admitted No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.10 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 498 average 450-540 range of middle 50% 503 average 450-540 range of middle 50% 19 average 17-22 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $51,550 Tuition and Fees $34,315 Room and Board $12,885 Average Percent of Need Met 72% Average Freshman Award $30,379 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 79 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 36% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Lodi Population 24,522 Nearest Metropolitan Area New York City Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students in College Housing 30% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Mascot Golden Falcon Sororities 1% of women participate Fraternities 3% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 76.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 26.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 5.1% Asian 24.1% Black/African-American 29.8% Hispanic/Latino 0.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 30.3% White 9.2% Unknown 2.2% from 18 countries Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 23.0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 6 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only Required for some July 1 ACT Only Required for some July 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Recommended July 1 Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 262 South Main Street City, State, Zip Lodi, NJ 07644-2117 Phone (201) 355-1465 Fax (973) 778-4111 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@felician.edu No Early Action Deadline November 15 Early Action Notification Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling Available Rolling May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Not available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen Required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 41% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 47% Score of 400-500 42% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 498 average 450-540 range of middle 50% 503 average 450-540 range of middle 50% 79% of 2,249 applicants were admitted 82% of 1,450 applicants were admitted 75% of 799 applicants were admitted 472 (26%) of 1,786 admitted students enrolled 318 (27%) of 1,185 admitted students enrolled 154 (26%) of 601 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.10 3.75 and Above 11% 3.50-3.74 9% 3.25-3.49 11% 3.00-3.24 21% 2.50-2.99 28% 2.00-2.49 19% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 2% Score of 24-29 9% Score of 18-23 59% Score of 12-17 31% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 19 average 17-22 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 7% Top quarter: 23% Top half: 56% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $51,550 Tuition and Fees $34,315 Room and Board $12,885 Books and Supplies $1,300 Other Expenses $3,050 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 002610 Free State Aid Form PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 72% Average Award $30,379 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 308 (97.5%) of freshmen 296 (96.1%) of applicants 295 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need 30 (10.2%) of aid recipients Received by 240 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,478 Received by 216 (73.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,278 Received by 292 (99.0%) of aid recipients 16 (5.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,225 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 65% Average Award $26,743 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,345 (93.9%) of undergraduates 1,297 (96.4%) of applicants 1,284 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need 96 (7.5%) of aid recipients Received by 1,069 (83.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,799 Received by 1,018 (79.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,342 Received by 1,128 (87.9%) of aid recipients 78 (5.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,431
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Available Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Business, Education, English, Health Fields, Religion/Biblical Studies Children of Faculty/Staff, Siblings of Current Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,236
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Early Childhood Education and Teaching Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General History, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Music, General Natural Sciences Philosophy Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Secondary Education and Teaching Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences Business administration, psychology/counseling Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Studentdesigned major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 79 Part-Time Faculty 136 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 25% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 36% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 279,625 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 190 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Health Administration Master's Programs of Study Adult Nursing Business Administration and Management--General Counseling Psychology Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Entrepreneurship Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Gerontological Nursing Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Religious Education School Nursing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctoral Programs of Study Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Lodi Population 24,522 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather New York City Small town/city 37 acres Temperature 23.4 average low in January, 82.3 average high in September Rain 122 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 15 mile(s) from campus in New York City 15 mile(s) from campus in New York City 15 mile(s) from campus in New York City HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 70% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing 30% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport NCAA Division II, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Golden Falcon Hunter green and goldenrod WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Volleyball x x MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports soccer, softball, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student nurses association, zeta alpha zeta teaching sorority, campus activity board, students in free enterprise (sife), student government association 1% of women participate 3% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,626 Women 1,150 (70.7%) Men 476 (29.3%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,430 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 25 All Graduate Students 370 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 5.1% Asian 24.1% Black/African-American 29.8% Hispanic/Latino 0.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 30.3% White 9.2% Unknown 2.2% from 18 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 76.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 26.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 44.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 47.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 23.0% Disciplines Pursued Business 2% Engineering 2% Law 2% Arts and Sciences 6% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2019