Warner University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Warner University is a private research university in Lake Wales, Florida, enrolling about 756 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 42.81% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,086 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,992
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,748 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 42.81% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 756 93.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 42.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.6%
- Average SAT Score: 932
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 904
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,628
- Room & Board: $13,510 annual estimate
Warner University: what the data shows
Common questions about Warner University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Warner University?
Warner University is located in Lake Wales, FL (ZIP 33859-8797).
Is Warner University public or private?
Warner University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Warner University cost?
Published tuition: $29,992.
Average net price after aid: $19,748.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,853 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,884 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,526 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,958 |
| $110,001+ | $23,060 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $119,968.
How hard is it to get into Warner University?
Admission rate: 42.81%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 932 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Warner University?
Total enrollment: 756 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 904 students.
Graduate enrollment: 97 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Warner University?
150%-time completion rate: 42.13%.
First-year retention: 43.9%.
What do graduates of Warner University earn?
Median earnings: $39,589 six years after entry; $46,086 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,250.
50.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Warner University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (44 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (33 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (28 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (16 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (13 completions)
- 00.0010 (11 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (10 completions)
- Psychology, General (8 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (7 completions)
- Social Work (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Warner University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 42.81%; completion rate 42.13%; median earnings $46,086 at 10 years; net price $19,748. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,992
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Warner University was $29,992.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,748
2024 Value
In 2024 Warner University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,748.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,992 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,748 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$119,968 4-Year Tuition
$13,510 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,402 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$181,608 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Warner University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Warner University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Warner University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,430 | $18,430 | $15,810 |
| 2014 | $18,966 | $18,966 | $15,235 |
| 2015 | $19,754 | $19,754 | $15,393 |
| 2016 | $20,712 | $20,712 | $17,107 |
| 2017 | $21,216 | $21,216 | $17,413 |
| 2018 | $21,694 | $21,694 | $17,309 |
| 2019 | $22,850 | $22,850 | $16,159 |
| 2020 | $24,200 | $24,200 | $18,108 |
| 2021 | $26,744 | $26,744 | $20,162 |
| 2022 | $28,044 | $28,044 | $19,645 |
| 2023 | $28,160 | $28,160 | $21,007 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42.81% Acceptance Rate
1,628 Total Applicants
778 Students Admitted
255 First-Time Students Enrolled
32.78% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 932
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Warner University reported total enrollment of about 756 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.5%), Black or African American (26.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.7%). About 50.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Warner University in 2024 is 756 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 904 students. Graduate enrollment is about 97 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
43.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 40.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.10% 100% Completion Time
42.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.10% of students graduating from Warner University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 45% male / 55% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Warner University.
Return on Investment
$22,250 Median Student Debt
$46,086 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
483.43% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Warner University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 44 completions
2. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 33 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 28 completions
4. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 16 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 13 completions
6. 00.0010: 11 completions
7. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 10 completions
8. Psychology, General: 8 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Warner University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Warner University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Warner University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,033
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,418
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Warner University is a private non-profit institution located in Lake Wales, FL, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. Enrollment is approximately 756 students. Student body composition includes White (40.5%), Black or African American (26.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21.7%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 42.81%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 932. The 150%-time completion rate is 42.13%. Approximately 50.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Lake Wales, FL 33859-8797
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Warner University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Warner University located?
Warner University is located in Lake Wales, FL.
What is Warner University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Warner University is 42.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,628 applicants and 778 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Warner University cost?
Reported tuition is $29,992 and average net price is $19,748 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,510 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Warner University?
Warner University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 904 students, White (40.5%), Black or African American (26.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Warner University?
About 42.5% of students at Warner University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Warner University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Warner University reports midpoint SAT about 932 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Warner University earn?
Median earnings are $39,589 six years after entry and $46,086 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Warner University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Warner University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,250.
Is Warner University public or private?
Warner University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lake Wales, FL.
Is Warner University an HBCU?
No. Warner University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Warner University a tribal college?
No. Warner University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.