About Faulkner University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,178
Website
www.faulkner.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Churches of Christ
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. Usually, the rankings by Forbes and US News are considered noteworthy by applicants and experts. Faulkner University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
52%
SAT Range
1020 - 1190
ACT Range
18 - 23
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at FU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $25. The SAT score in the range of 1000-1160 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Faulkner University, must score 20 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 18 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36109-3390. They can also call them at (334) 272-5820.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$21,334
Average Annual Cost
$19,880
Books And Supplies
$1,800
Other Fees
$1,810
Room And Board
$7,750
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,200
Total One Year Cost
$35,440
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to FU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $36,722. The average annual tuition cost ($22,310), books and supplies ($1,800), room and boarding ($7,925), and budget for other expenses ($4,550) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
54%
Part-Time Retention Rate
57%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
176 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
91 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
68 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
66 Graduates
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...
25 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
22 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
19 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
13 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
7 Graduates
Biology, General
6 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
6 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
5 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
5 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
5 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
5 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
4 Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies
4 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
4 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
4 Graduates
Mathematics
3 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
2 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
2 Graduates
Psychology, Other
2 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
2 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
1 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
1 Graduates
Music
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,428
Socio-Economic Diversity
51%
Part-time
35%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$52,331 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 67% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
67%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$3,800/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,950/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,950/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Eagle
School Colors
royal, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-South Conference
Total Male Athletes
249
Total Female Athletes
91
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $7,925 per year. The students at Faulkner University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,950 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 42% male and 58% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$35,400/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$195 - 332
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$12,594
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,279
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$909
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$9,390
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$7,281
$30K - $48K
$8,823
$48K - $75K
$10,570
$75K - $110K
$9,544
> $110K
$7,443
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$452,859
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,437,597
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at FU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,274, whereas the financial aid is $11,441. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,032 and institutional aid worth $11,441. At FU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $452,859 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $1,437,597.
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