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Faulkner University
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Annual Tuition
$23,920
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
66.1%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
35.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$43,457
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Faulkner University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Montgomery, AL. With a competitive tuition profile of $23,920, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 35.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
66.1%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$95,680
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
7.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$13,457
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$38,890
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$173,460
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 35%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Faulkner University is $23,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
11
Burglary
6
Theft
3
Assault
1
Robbery
1
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$23,920
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
70.4%
Success
35.4%
In-State Cost
$23,920
Age 25+ Students
40.9%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
1,312 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Montgomery
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$836
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$913
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,092
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Montgomery metropolitan area.