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 1,791 prospective students applied, and 1,157 were granted admission. Of those admitted 233 enrolled in the school. 2,047 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 827 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $21,500 plus fees of $1,990. Faulkner is ranked 702 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 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 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Faulkner University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#702 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#450 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Alabama
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1205 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,990 |
| Room and Board | $7,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,590 |
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% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101189 IPEDS survey data for Faulkner University.
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