Felician University

Private · NJ

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School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationNJ · Northeast

SettingSuburban

Undergrads1,774

Student:faculty15:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate26.7%

6-yr grad rate47.2%

Drop-out rate24.3%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$39k

Out-of-state tuition$39k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity78.6%

Gender diversity70.2%

International6%

IdentityRoman Catholic

Overview

Felician University is a private Catholic university with campuses in Lodi and Rutherford, New Jersey, founded by the Felician Sisters, a Franciscan order. It serves a diverse, largely commuter student body drawn from the New York metropolitan area, many of them first-generation college students.

Academics

Nursing and other health sciences are the university's largest and most established programs, along with education and business. The curriculum carries a practical, career-oriented emphasis suited to a commuter population balancing coursework with work and family responsibilities.

Campus & student life

With two campuses close together in Bergen County, Felician functions largely as a commuter institution, though some residential housing is available. The New York metropolitan location gives students access to internships and jobs across the region without requiring relocation.

Getting in

Admission is accessible rather than highly selective, and the university emphasizes affordability and support for first-generation and commuter students throughout its outreach. Franciscan and Catholic mission inform campus values without requiring a specific religious background from applicants.

Worth knowing

Felician's commuter-heavy, diverse student body and Bergen County location make it a practical, lower-cost option for New York-area students who want a four-year Catholic university experience without leaving the region.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate—

Enrolled mid-50%1080

Test policynot reported

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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