Felician College is a Roman Catholic, private college with two campuses located at Lodi and Rutherford in New Jersey, United States. It was established by the Felician Sisters in 1942, and was initially christened as Immaculate Conception Junior College. The College offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in various educational streams including arts & sciences, business, nursing, and education.
The college is organized into the following four academic divisions:
The college students participate in intercollegiate basketball, soccer, cross country, softball, golf, baseball, and volleyball. The college also has a cheerleading/dance team. Qualified student-athletes are awarded scholarships by the college.
Students attend Felician in Lodi, NJ, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Felician is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Felician is known for its programs in education and teaching.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 480.
There are 2,403 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Felician are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Felician values student athletics, and belongs to the Division II Independents.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Felician is an independent co-educational Catholic/Franciscan College founded and sponsored by the Felician Sisters to educate a diverse population of students within the framework of a liberal arts tradition. Its mission is to provide a full complement of learning experiences, reinforced with strong academic and student development programs designed to bring students to their highest potential and prepare them to meet the challenges of the new century with informed minds and understanding hearts. The enduring purpose of Felician College is to promote a love for learning, a desire for God, self knowledge, service to others, and respect for all creation."
More complete details are provided below.
Felician College
262 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
General Phone: (201) 559-6000
http://www.felician.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 96 | education |
| Business and Management | 89 | business management, entrepreneurship, accounting, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, social services, humanities, liberal arts and humanities, social studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Science | 16 | natural sciences, biology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Media | 0 | communications tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Felician in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 293 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 51 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 35 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Felician had a total enrollment of 2,403 students (1,697 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Felician offers campus housing for 490 of its 1,697 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lodi, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,884 | 1,295 | 69% | 267 | 21% |
| Men | 609 | 383 | 63% | 82 | 21% |
| Women | 1,275 | 912 | 72% | 185 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 480 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,500 |
| Room and board | $ 9,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Felician participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 261000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $77,402 | 5 | $77,352 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $59,501 | 15 | $67,313 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $55,782 | 26 | $57,257 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $56,404 | 15 | $61,446 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $60,062 | 61 | $62,407 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 60 | 131 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Track | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 37 | 58 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Felician Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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