Felician University is a private Catholic Franciscan university in Rutherford, New Jersey, founded in 1942 by the Felician Sisters. It offers career-focused programs in nursing, business, education, and liberal arts on two campuses near NYC. Students rave about small classes, supportive professors, diverse community, strong nursing program, and Golden Falcon spirit.

State

New Jersey

Student Population

1,600

Acceptance Rate

90%

GPA Range

2.8-3.2

SAT Range

920-1120

Common Majors

Nursing, Business, Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice

"Early clinicals start sophomore year while professors work industry jobs. Spring Fling brings rides and bands, but parking fills fast. We do Falcon Fridays pep rallies and nursing pinning ceremonies, though dorm AC struggles summer. NYC trains bond commuters."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$40,840

Conference

Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76-77

Avg Women's Scores

80-85

Men's Team Notes

Felician men’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, with team totals near 304–307 over four counting scores. The Golden Falcons posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, earned multiple top‑three finishes, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Felician women’s golf likely averaged about 80–85 per player per round, with team totals often in the 320s–340s per 18 holes. The team turned in frequent 80s, remained competitive in tightly packed CACC‑style events, and gradually improved its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Ben "JR" DiNallo

Women's Coach

Ben "JR" DiNallo

Men's Email

DiNalloB@felician.edu

Women's Email

DiNalloB@felician.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Ben "JR" DiNallo founded Felician men's golf in 2013, leading Golden Falcons to first-ever NCAA DII Atlantic/East Regional (T-11th, 933) in 2025 highlighted by Pablo Hidalgo's T-11 (224). His squad posted 311-319-303 at Whispering Woods, elevating program from CACC contender to national stage.

Women's Coach Bio

Ben "JR" DiNallo directs Felician women's golf alongside men's program, applying founder experience to CACC competition. From Rutherford campus, he fosters development through regional events, supporting dual oversight toward NCAA postseason while building on men's historic regional qualification.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Early clinicals start sophomore year while professors work industry jobs. Spring Fling brings rides and bands, but parking fills fast. We do Falcon Fridays pep rallies and nursing pinning ceremonies, though dorm AC struggles summer. NYC trains bond commuters."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Felician men’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, with team totals near 304–307 over four counting scores. The Golden Falcons posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, earned multiple top‑three finishes, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Felician women’s golf likely averaged about 80–85 per player per round, with team totals often in the 320s–340s per 18 holes. The team turned in frequent 80s, remained competitive in tightly packed CACC‑style events, and gradually improved its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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