Felician University Swimming — Division II Recruiting Profile

At a Glance

Felician University Swim Program Overview

Recruiting Time Standards

Calibrated benchmarks for Felician University based on historical recruiting classes. A cut = scholarship / elite tier. B cut = scoring varsity. C cut = walk-on / depth.

Felician University Swimming Division and Conference

Felician University competes in NCAA Division II, in the Central Atlantic Collegiate. Division II offers a highly competitive environment with scholarship funding and a strong emphasis on balancing athletic and academic life. The Central Atlantic Collegiate conducts a conference championship each season, which influences national rankings and NCAA qualifying bids.

Is Felician University a good fit for swimmers?

Felician University is a NCAA Division II swim program competing in the Central Atlantic Collegiate, a competitive NCAA conference. Division II swimming offers a highly competitive environment with scholarship funding and a strong emphasis on the complete student-athlete experience. It is a common destination for talented swimmers who want athletic aid without the full intensity of a D1 program.

Competing in the Central Atlantic Collegiate, Felician University swimmers face some of the strongest programs in the country throughout the season. Conference championship performance influences team rankings, national reputation, and how many swimmers earn bids to the NCAA Championships in March.

NCAA D2 programs may distribute up to 8.1 scholarship equivalencies per gender. At Felician University, the coaching staff spreads this pool across the roster — most recruited swimmers receive partial athletic scholarships. Strong academic records can stack additional institutional aid on top of athletic money, making D2 programs excellent value for scholar-athletes.

Who should consider Felician University for swimming?

Felician University is an ideal recruiting target for swimmers who want to compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Central Atlantic Collegiate while studying in Lodi, New Jersey. As a private institution, Felician University charges the same tuition rate for all students regardless of home state. Athletic and merit aid packages are the primary levers for reducing the real cost, so recruited swimmers should have detailed financial conversations with the coaching staff early in the process.

Based on Felician University's historical recruiting classes, the breakdown by tier for the 50 Free looks like this:

• Scholarship-target level (A cut) — 22.97 or faster in the 50 Free: These recruits are the top priority for coaching staff and are first in line for athletic aid discussions.
• Scoring varsity level (B cut) — 23.78: Expected to contribute points in dual meets and conference scoring situations. Strong candidates for partial athletic and merit aid packages.
• Walk-on / preferred walk-on (C cut) — 24.94: Adds training depth to the program. Walk-ons at D1 programs routinely drop significant time and can earn scholarship money in later years based on performance.

Coaches recruit on your best event — a single A-cut can open a recruiting conversation regardless of other events. See the full recruiting time standards table above for all 14 tracked events and identify where you stand across your entire event lineup.

Academically, Felician University admits 62.9% of applicants — a school accessible to a wide range of academic backgrounds. Recruited athletes are expected to meet the standard admissions profile, and coaches typically have some ability to advocate for borderline candidates when the athletic need is strong.

Tuition, Costs & Financial Aid

Academic Profile

NCAA eligibility requires a minimum 2.3 GPA and 16 core courses for D1/D2, and a 2.0 GPA for D3, plus academic progress standards in each year. Felician University's admissions profile reflects the general academic baseline — most coaches prefer recruits who meet or comfortably exceed those standards.

Campus & Location

Coaching Staff & Recruiting Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

What division does Felician University swim in?

Felician University competes in NCAA Division II, in the Central Atlantic Collegiate. The program offers men's varsity · women's varsity.

What recruiting times does Felician University swimming look for?

For the 50 Free, Felician University's A-cut recruiting standard is 22.97, the B cut is 23.78, and the C cut is 24.94. A cuts target scholarship-level recruits, B cuts are solid scoring varsity, and C cuts cover walk-on depth. See the full table above for all 14 tracked events.

How much does Felician University cost after financial aid?

IPEDS data shows an average net price of $25,100 per year at Felician University. Your real cost depends on your family's FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI), any athletic aid, and merit scholarships.

Does Felician University swimming offer athletic scholarships?

Yes. Division II programs can offer up to 8.1 scholarship equivalencies per gender. Felician University's coaching staff decides how to split the pool — typically resulting in partial scholarships for most varsity swimmers.

Does Felician University meet 100% of demonstrated financial need?

Felician University does not commit to meeting 100% of financial need. Aid packages typically include a combination of grants, loans, and work-study based on FAFSA results.

How selective is Felician University academically?

Felician University accepts 62.9% of applicants. Recruited swimmers are expected to meet or exceed the general admissions academic standards, though coaches may have limited bandwidth to advocate for borderline academic cases.

What conference does Felician University swimming compete in?

Felician University swims in the Central Atlantic Collegiate. Conference championship performance influences NCAA qualifying times and the program's national ranking each season.

Is Felician University public or private, and does it matter for swim recruits?

Felician University is a private university and charges a uniform tuition rate of $35,000 for all students regardless of home state. Private schools often have larger endowments to fund merit aid and sometimes cover more of demonstrated financial need.

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Sources: NCAA, IPEDS, Niche.com, ProductiveRecruit. Recruiting time tiers (A/B/C) are University Swim Fit-calibrated benchmarks based on division, program tier, and historical recruiting classes.