The campus of Warner Southern College is in Lake Wales, Florida, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Church of God nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Warner Southern College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Warner Southern College is known for its programs in business and management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Warner Southern College is challenging; it only admitted 54% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 340. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 580.
In 2005, Warner Southern College had 970 students enrolled (883 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Warner Southern College values student athletics, and belongs to the Florida Sun Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Warner Southern College
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859-8797
General Phone: (863) 638-1426
Admissions Phone: (863) 638-7212
Financial Aid Phone: (863) 638-7202
http://www.warner.edu
Warner Southern College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 259 | business administration, business management |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, special ed, science teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, business teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | liberal arts and humanities, English, history, social services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | theology, religious music, bible studies |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education |
| Media | 4 | communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 1 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Warner Southern College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 303 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 2 |
In 2005, Warner Southern College had a total enrollment of 970 students (883 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 85% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Warner Southern College offers campus housing for 242 of its 883 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Wales, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 566 | 304 | 54% | 183 | 60% |
| Men | 247 | 126 | 51% | 85 | 67% |
| Women | 319 | 178 | 56% | 98 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (863) 638-7212
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,830 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,830 |
| Room and board | $ 5,434 |
| Room charge | $ 2,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,544 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,848 |
Financial Aid:
Warner Southern College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 884800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (863) 638-7202
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $56,066 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $42,916 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $37,664 | 4 | $37,924 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $34,038 | 9 | $34,148 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $45,425 | 16 | $36,964 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Track | Florida Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 186 | 140 | 326 |
| Track | 33 | 20 | 53 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| All Other Sports | 97 | 105 | 202 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Warner Southern College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of God affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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