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Warner University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 459
Religious affiliation Pentecostal
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 53%
Students retention rate 46%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Lake Wales, Florida, Warner University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Warner University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Warner University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Warner University is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Warner University is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Warner University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,744

Cost of attendance at Warner University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,744

Cost of attendance at Warner University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Warner University received on average $16,648 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,648
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 139 63% $5,153 $716,271
Other Federal Grant 139 63% $5,428 $754,516
State Grant/Scholarships 215 98% $3,686 $792,577
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 212 97% $9,743 $2,065,571
Total Grant & Scholarships 217 99% $16,648 $3,612,664

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Warner University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Warner University students is 40.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.7%.

40.2%

  • African American 32.1% 27 students
  • white 48.8% 39 students
  • hispanic 45.2% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-South Conference
  • Baseball The Sun Conference
  • Basketball The Sun Conference
  • Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Warner University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Warner University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)