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FAULKNER UNIVERSITY www.faulkner.edu About: Faulkner University is a Christ-centered, liberal arts university in Montgomery, AL. For over 75 years, Faulkner University alumni have served their industries and their communities in powerful ways. Not only do Faulkner students gain the professional skills they need, they are also taught the value of relationships, character, and integrity in their work and in their interactions with others. Student/Faculty ratio: 15:1 Academics: Faulkner University offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in over 60 academic fields. Students get to share the classroom with professors who are seasoned experts in their field. Honors Program: The Great Books Honors program was established with deep Christian conviction that academic excellence and service should always go together. The Honors program serves students in each academic department at Faulkner by offering an honors track for each Discipline. Available to freshman with a 27 on the English subscore of the ACT (580 on the verbal component of the SAT) and a 3.0 or higher high school GPA. Cost of Attendance: In-State Tuition & Fees: $23,000/year Room and Board: $7,500/year Campus Life: Faulkner’s students enjoy a small campus atmosphere where they are greeted by students and professors as they walk to and from class. Students have numerous opportunities to engage with one another during campus events, spiritual development opportunities, and compelling academic discussions. It is not uncommon for students to be on a first-name basis with our President, Dr. Mike Williams. The food in the cafeteria is outstanding! Freshmen required to live on campus? Yes, unless they live at home with their family. Types of Housing: Faulkner offers traditional residence halls as well as apartment style housing for upperclassmen. Fun fact: No community bathrooms! Greek presence: There are six Greek social clubs (three male and three female) that participate in intramural competition, meaningful community service, and Jamboree (an annual, choreographed musical production). Clubs: Some highlights include the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, Missions Club, University Chorus, Band (Marching, Jazz, and Concert), and the Faulkner Sports Network. Admissions: For regular admission, students must have an 18 on the ACT or a 960 on the SAT. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Minimum ACT/SAT for academic scholarships: 18/960 Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 98% Percentage of students receiving scholarships: 95% Unique academic programs: Faulkner offers over 60 majors, but unique degrees include Forensic Psychology, Athletic Training and Kinesiology, Youth and Family Ministry, and Speech and Communication Disorders. If you can’t find what you want at Faulkner, talk to us about our Interdisciplinary Studies Program where students work with university faculty to customize an individual degree plan. Cool Factors: • Faulkner has a competitive bass fishing program. • The Study Abroad program allows students to live in Florence, Italy for 90 days as well as visit numerous Biblical and historical landmarks. • Faulkner is located across the street from Krispy Kreme Donuts, and we have an ICEE machine in our cafeteria. School Accolades: • Faulkner’s Ph.D. in Biblical Studies was recently named among the best online Doctorate in Theology programs. • Faulkner’s Executive MBA program was named number two in the state of Alabama and number twenty-two nationally. • Seven Faulkner Law graduates were recently elected to state office. 34 | Fall 2020 www.potentialmagazine.com