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Faulkner University
Faulkner University says yes to 73.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $43,457 median earnings.
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Faulkner University sits in Montgomery proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Commerce, General, where graduates median $61,286 four years out. 45.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,549 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 886 and 1135 — below the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Faulkner University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Faulkner University received 1,786 applications and admitted 1,181 (66.1%), with 240 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 886–1135 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Faulkner University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 463 | 510 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 423 | 480 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Faulkner University compares
| Faulkner University | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.1% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,920 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,457 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
At $43,457, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($44,312). Look at Faulkner University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $23,920 regardless of where you're from. At Faulkner University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,549 — Faulkner University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Faulkner University students — 37.4% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Faulkner University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $61,286 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,384 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,092 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,561 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $48,056 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $39,459 |
Median earnings for these 6 Faulkner University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $43,457 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Faulkner University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Faulkner University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 886–1135 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 73.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Faulkner University's acceptance rate?
66.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,181 admitted from 1,786 applicants.
How much does Faulkner University cost?
At Faulkner University, published tuition is $23,920 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Faulkner University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Faulkner University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,457 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Huntingdon College — 69.5% admitted
- Jacksonville State University — 77.7% admitted
- The University of Alabama — 76.6% admitted
- University of Alabama in Huntsville — 68.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.