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Faulkner University

Faulkner

Montgomery, Alabama 36109-3390

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrban

Known for business

Faulkner University is a private urban institution in Montgomery, Alabama. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1016.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,457 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,165.

Established
1942
Motto
For God and For You
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

66%Acceptance
1016SAT Avg
1,555Students
13:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$43,457Earnings 10yr
$21,165Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1016

Reading & WritingMid: 550
463585
MathMid: 548
423550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,920
Room & Board$8,020
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$36,910
Average Net Price$21,165
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,012
$30–48K$16,987
$48–75K$27,967
$75–110K$31,335
$110K+$31,706

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,555
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 40%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.7%
Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,313
10 Years$43,457

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#120
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The university was founded in 1942 by Rex Turner, Leonard Johnson and Joe Greer as "Montgomery Bible School".
  • In 1953 the school's name was changed to "Alabama Christian College" (ACC).
  • In 1965, the college was moved to its present location on Atlanta Highway.
  • The year 1975 marked the beginning of the school's satellite campuses in Mobile, Huntsville and Birmingham.
  • In 1985, the school was renamed "Faulkner University" in honor of James H.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
142 mi(246 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
263 mi(456 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
283 mi(491 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BHM Birmingham87 mi
ATL Atlanta135 mi
BNA Nashville260 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive
New York, NY888 mi · ~25h 39m drive
Hartford, CT987 mi · ~28h 31m drive
Providence, RI1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive
Albany, NY983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Syracuse, NY918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Rochester, NY879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Buffalo, NY829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Philadelphia, PA807 mi · ~23h 19m drive
Pittsburgh, PA655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
Harrisburg, PA752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
Newark, NJ882 mi · ~25h 29m drive
Washington, DC684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Baltimore, MD718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
Atlanta, GA142 mi · ~4h 6m drive
Charlotte, NC366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Raleigh, NC493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Miami, FL584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Orlando, FL392 mi · ~11h 19m drive
Tampa, FL380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
Nashville, TN263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
New Orleans, LA283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Richmond, VA611 mi · ~17h 39m drive
Chicago, IL661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Detroit, MI709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Minneapolis, MN949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
St. Louis, MO486 mi · ~14h 2m drive
Kansas City, MO659 mi · ~19h 2m drive
Indianapolis, IN510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Columbus, OH553 mi · ~15h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH677 mi · ~19h 33m drive
Milwaukee, WI742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Dallas, TX616 mi · ~17h 48m drive
Houston, TX571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Austin, TX695 mi · ~20h 5m drive
San Antonio, TX756 mi · ~21h 50m drive
Los Angeles, CA1847 mi · ~53h 21m drive
San Francisco, CA2067 mi · ~59h 43m drive
San Diego, CA1796 mi · ~51h 53m drive
Seattle, WA2155 mi · ~62h 15m drive
Portland, OR2135 mi · ~61h 41m drive
Denver, CO1162 mi · ~33h 34m drive
Phoenix, AZ1498 mi · ~43h 17m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1531 mi · ~44h 14m drive
Honolulu, HI4404 mi · ~127h 14m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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