Overview
Student Population
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Online | faulkner.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Montgomery, Alabama, Faulkner University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Churches of Christ faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,572 prospective students applied, and 1,191 were granted admission. Of those admitted 288 enrolled in the school. 1,988 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 973 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $21,000 plus fees of $1,990. Faulkner is ranked 742 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Faulkner University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Faulkner is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Faulkner University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#742 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#444 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Alabama
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1175 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,990 |
| Room and Board | $8,100 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,290 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 73% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 14% |
| Education | 3% |
| Psychology | 2% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101189 IPEDS survey data for Faulkner University.
Current students may use the Faulkner University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.