2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$20,027
Net Price
92%
Admitted
14%
Enrolled
52%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Felician University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,411. In 2021, there were 52 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #23 in New Jersey and ranks #1121 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
52
Total Enrollment
2,411
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for Felician University
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New Jersey Rank
Combining ranking factors for 26 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Jersey, Felician University ranks #23.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Felician University ranks #1121.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Felician University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 13 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 13 |
| General Psychology | 26 | – |
| Total Graduates | 26 | 26 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 2,307 students applied to the Felician University. The university admitted 92% and 14% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for New Jersey universities is 10,058. On average, all New Jersey institutions admit 79% and 18% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Felician University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 73%. Compared to all New Jersey four or more years colleges, the percentage is 74%.
The overall graduation rate for Felician University is 52%, compared to 63% for all New Jersey universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 56%.
Compare FU to New Jersey Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Felician University to the average of all New Jersey four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
FU
2,307
Applicants
92%
Percent Admitted
14%
Percent Enrolled
73%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
NJ Colleges
10,058
Applicants
79%
Percent Admitted
18%
Percent Enrolled
74%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 87 or 34% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 168 or 66% part-time faculty members employed at Felician University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 87 or 34%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
FU
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
34%
Percent Full-Time
66%
Percent Part-Time
34%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NJ Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
35%
Percent Full-Time
65%
Percent Part-Time
34%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Felician University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $33,200, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $19,440 and the average cost for graduate fees is $990.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Felician University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Felician University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,400 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,080 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,480 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $33,200 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $50,880 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $19,440 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $990 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $20,430 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Felician University is $20,027. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Felician University to all New Jersey universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
FU
$50,880
Cost to Attend
$26,256
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,027
Net Price
NJ Colleges
$38,355
Cost to Attend
$15,202
Average Financial Aid
88%
Percent Receiving Aid
$15,122
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 416 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,705 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $26,256.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,705 | $26,256 |
| Pell Grants | 1,028 | $5,097 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,172 | $7,651 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Felician University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
FU
1,705
Grant or Scholarship Aid
44%
Grants or Scholarships
1,028
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
1,172
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
NJ Colleges
4,080
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
2,299
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
2,326
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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