Felician University
A private Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition in Lodi and Rutherford, New Jersey, offering 60+ undergraduate and 20+ graduate programmes to about 2,300 students.
Felician University is a private Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, founded by the Felician Sisters of Lodi, New Jersey. It is the only Franciscan university in New Jersey and one of a small number in the United States. The university enrolls approximately 2,300 students across campuses in Lodi and Rutherford, New Jersey, ten miles outside New York City.
Its academic offering spans four schools and an institute, comprising more than 60 career-focused undergraduate programs and over 20 graduate programs. Financial support includes merit-based and need-based aid, with an average scholarship of $23,000 and more than $29 million awarded annually.
The university's stated core values are Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need. Campus life includes 20 NCAA Division II sports programs, and the institution emphasises leadership development, hands-on experiences and a close-knit, community-oriented environment serving students from diverse backgrounds.