Colleges / AL / Montgomery

Faulkner University

Private nonprofit Montgomery, AL · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights

38%

Graduation Rate

$43,457

Earnings (10yr)

$22,085

Net Price

73%

Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Over 46% of students at Faulkner University receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need among its student body. This highlights the university's role in supporting students from lower-income backgrounds. With an acceptance rate of 73%, Faulkner aims to be accessible to a broad range of applicants.

According to Chetty/Opportunity Insights data, while specific mobility metrics for Faulkner are not available, the school still serves a diverse population. The financial aid options, including Pell Grants, suggest that many students may benefit from a supportive environment aimed at improving their economic status.

The average net price for attending Faulkner is $22,085, with median debt at $23,000. Graduates earn about $43,457 within ten years of finishing their degree. Students who thrive here often pursue programs in Business & Marketing, Criminal Justice, Health Professions, Psychology, or Computer Science & IT, aligning their studies with career-focused pathways.

Rankings

#1 Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Alabama #7 Best Business Colleges in Alabama #15 Best Bachelor's Programs in Alabama #15 Best Master's Programs in Alabama #15 Best Psychology Colleges in Alabama #17 Best Colleges in Alabama #17 Best Nursing Colleges in Alabama #39 Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama

How Faulkner Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

Cost & Financial Aid

$23,920

In-State Tuition

$23,920

Out-of-State

$22,085

Avg Net Price

$23,000

Median Debt

46%

Pell Grant Rate

56%

Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$23,385

Family Income $0–$30K

$20,897

Family Income $30K–$48K

$19,170

Family Income $48K–$75K

$22,835

Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,313

6 Years After Entry

$42,211

8 Years

$43,457

10 Years

0.53x

Debt-to-Earnings

61%

Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

71.95%

Mobility Rate

Bottom 20% → Top 20%

442.7%

Success Rate

If bottom 20% get in

1625.5%

From Bottom 20%

Share of students

$63,500

Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.31

Economic Connectedness

Cross-class friendships

-0.06

Friending Bias

Lower = more inclusive

3.3%

Volunteering Rate

0.99

Support Ratio

Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 73%

Retention Rate 64%

SAT Average 1020

ACT Midpoint 20

ACT Range 18–21

Full-Time Faculty 60%

Faculty Salary (mo) $7,049

Diversity Index 0.65

First-Gen Students 43%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 50%

Criminal Justice 18%

Health Professions 6%

Psychology 6%

Computer Science & IT 3%

Humanities 2%

Education 1%

Legal Studies 1%

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Quick Facts

Setting Urban

Region Southeast

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female

64%

White

44%

Hispanic

Black

38%

Asian

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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