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.
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