Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,696
Graduate Enrollment: 952
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
Churches of Christ
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 64.6%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 16.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 34.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 46.0%
Black: 41.3%
Hispanic: 3.2%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Black: 41.3%
Hispanic: 3.2%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $36,457
In-State tuition: $23,490Out-of-State tuition: $23,490
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $52,552 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,038 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 60.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $244 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,051 |
| $30k-48k | $19,477 |
| $48k-75k | $19,901 |
| $75k-110k | $22,116 |
| $110k+ | $22,580 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 12%6-year graduation rate: 19%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 35.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 42.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 52.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 19.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 21.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,931 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,620 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 22 | $223 | $51,287 ($4,274) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 34 | $628 | $36,600 ($3,050) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 108 | $27,660 | $199 | $43,225 ($3,602) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 128 | $35,465 | $284 | $35,570 ($2,964) | $49,568 ($4,131) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 65 | $274 | $55,815 ($4,651) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 50 | $33,124 | $265 | $37,774 ($3,148) | $37,351 ($3,113) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 13 | $290 | $41,085 ($3,424) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | $233 | $48,355 ($4,030) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 8 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 57 | $1,565 | $47,349 ($3,946) | $53,939 ($4,495) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | $22,748 | $203 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 15 | $34,658 | $340 | $28,108 ($2,342) | |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 24 | $27,691 | $274 | $27,188 ($2,266) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 78 | $28,250 | $234 | $44,868 ($3,739) | $40,352 ($3,363) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 56 | $233 | $62,275 ($5,190) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,439Full time faculty: 55%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $17,838,794 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $21,332,492 (2022)