Warner University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lake Wales, FL

$23,500

Avg tuition

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About Warner University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Church of God  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Warner University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Lake Wales, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 820, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,500.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

54% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

52% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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978

Students enrolled

56%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

46%

Black

34%

Hispanic

14%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Unknown

1%

Two or more races

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

49%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

550

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

61% On-campus

39% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 20% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $23,500 $23,500
Graduate $5,835 $5,835

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,700
On-campus room and board $9,200
On-campus other expenses $2,500
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,898
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,500
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,750

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $36,900 $36,900
Off-campus without family $39,598 $39,598
Off-campus with family $26,950 $26,950

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

89%

State Grant Aid

93%

Institution Grant Aid

94%

Pell Grant

60%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,300
State Grant Aid $4,416
Institution Grant Aid $9,098
Pell Grant Aid $4,986

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Rifle
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

11

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.