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Faulkner University

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL · City · 1,549 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
135 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$37,626
Avg net price
$22,085
Room & board
$8,350
Tuition
$23,920
Books & supplies
$1,800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,385
$30–48k
$20,897
$48–75k
$19,170
$75–110k
$21,255
$110k+
$22,835
Admissions
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1020
ACT midpoint
20
Composite 1821
English 1520
Math 1620

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Essay Requirements

Faulkner University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
4-yr on-time completion
26%
1st-yr retention
64%
Transfer-out rate
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,313
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,457
Median debt
$23,000
Monthly loan payment
$244
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$25,730
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,028
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
46%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$24,037
Independent students
61%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
5%
Black
38%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,313
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$23M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$7,049/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,533
Federal loan rate
56%

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