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Faulkner University

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL · City · 1,549 students
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$22,085
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$43,457
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
73%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Faulkner University is a private Christian institution in Montgomery, Alabama, affiliated with the Churches of Christ and recognized for integrating a biblical worldview with professional preparation. The university is widely known for the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, alongside strong academic offerings in biblical studies, business, criminal justice, and an expanding College of Health Sciences that includes physical therapy and speech-language pathology. Campus culture is close-knit and spiritually centered, marked by daily chapel gatherings, service projects, and Faulkner Eagles NAIA athletic events. The university uniquely stands out in the region by offering one of the few faith-based law schools and healthcare training hubs dedicated to ethical, service-oriented leadership.

Wikipedia:Faulkner University is a private Christian university in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ.

Location
Montgomery, AL, 36109-3390 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
135 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$23,920
Housing & food (on campus)$8,350
Books & supplies$1,800
Cost of attendance$37,626
Average net price$22,085
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$23,920
Housing & food (on campus)$8,350
Books & supplies$1,800
Cost of attendance$37,626
Average net price$22,085
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$23,385
$30–48k
$20,897
$48–75k
$19,170
$75–110k
$21,255
$110k+
$22,835
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
26%
Back for yr 2
64%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
45% graduated · 33% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 22% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,313
10 yrs after entry$43,457
Debt
Median at graduation$23,000
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25.7k
90th percentile$37,028
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1020
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 18–21 · E 15–20 · M 16–20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
46%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$24,037
Independent
61%
Age at entry
28.0
Part-time
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
5%
Black
38%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,313
After 10 yrs
$43,457
Business/Commerce, General110
Criminal Justice and Corrections88
Business Administration, Management and Operations70
Human Resources Management and Services54
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology23
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
English Language and Literature, General7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General7
Accounting and Related Services7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services4
History4
Non-Professional Legal Studies3
Computer and Information Sciences, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$23M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$7,049/mo
Teaching spend
$8,533
per student
Federal loans
56%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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