Faulkner University
Faulkner
Montgomery, Alabama 36109-3390
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1016
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (55)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AL state average + city premium