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Warner University

Lake Wales, Florida 33859-8797

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitRural

Known for business — close-knit campus

Warner University is a private rural institution in Lake Wales, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 937.

A small campus of 753 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,086 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,007.

Established
1968
Mascot
Duke
Type
Private
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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48%Acceptance
937SAT Avg
753Students
13:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$46,086Earnings 10yr
$21,007Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 937

Reading & WritingMid: 490
440550
MathMid: 460
400520

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1420

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,160
Room & Board$10,540
Books & Supplies$1,770
Total Cost of Attendance$41,556
Average Net Price$21,007
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,182
$30–48K$19,481
$48–75K$21,487
$75–110K$24,551
$110K+$25,429

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

33.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

6.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

45%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
753
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 27%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.9%
Freshman Retention45.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,589
10 Years$46,086

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

  • •History "Warner Southern College" was founded in 1968 by the Southeastern Association of the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana.
  • •The first freshman class of 27 students entered in the fall of 1968.
  • •In 2008, the name was changed to "Warner University".

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from FL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Orlandopop. 310K
51 mi(88 min)
Tampapop. 390K
53 mi(92 min)
Miamipop. 440K
167 mi(289 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCO Orlando45 mi
TPA Tampa58 mi
MIA Miami162 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1166 mi · ~33h 41m drive
New York, NY989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Hartford, CT1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive
Providence, RI1125 mi · ~32h 30m drive
Albany, NY1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
Rochester, NY1082 mi · ~31h 15m drive
Buffalo, NY1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Pittsburgh, PA876 mi · ~25h 18m drive
Harrisburg, PA901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
Newark, NJ987 mi · ~28h 31m drive
Washington, DC809 mi · ~23h 22m drive
Baltimore, MD842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Atlanta, GA441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Charlotte, NC513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Raleigh, NC576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Miami, FL167 mi · ~4h 49m drive
Orlando, FL51 mi · ~1h 28m drive
Tampa, FL53 mi · ~1h 32m drive
Nashville, TN651 mi · ~18h 48m drive
New Orleans, LA533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Richmond, VA713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Chicago, IL1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive
Detroit, MI1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Minneapolis, MN1348 mi · ~38h 57m drive
St. Louis, MO896 mi · ~25h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive
Indianapolis, IN865 mi · ~24h 59m drive
Columbus, OH842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Cleveland, OH945 mi · ~27h 18m drive
Milwaukee, WI1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
Dallas, TX968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Houston, TX844 mi · ~24h 23m drive
Austin, TX989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
San Antonio, TX1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Los Angeles, CA2202 mi · ~63h 37m drive
San Francisco, CA2447 mi · ~70h 41m drive
San Diego, CA2139 mi · ~61h 48m drive
Seattle, WA2570 mi · ~74h 15m drive
Portland, OR2546 mi · ~73h 33m drive
Denver, CO1568 mi · ~45h 18m drive
Phoenix, AZ1846 mi · ~53h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1933 mi · ~55h 51m drive
Honolulu, HI4738 mi · ~136h 53m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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