Faulkner University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About Faulkner University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Churches of Christ

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Faulkner University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Montgomery, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,919, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 19%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,500.

Montgomery, AL

$21,500

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

65%

Acceptance Rate Insight

65% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

65%

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

19%

Graduation Rate Insight

19% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile990-1205

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

56%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

52%

Unknown

2%

Black

36%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

49%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

63

Total Online Enrollment

1,603

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold100% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

49%

State Grant Aid

69%

Institution Grant Aid

94%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,800
State Grant Aid$1,232
Institution Grant Aid$13,452
Pell Grant Aid$4,783

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

14%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Legal Professions And Studies.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Psychology.
19Security And Protective Services.
20Social Sciences.
21Theology And Religious Vocations.
22Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.