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Summary
Faulkner University is a private institution that was founded in 1942. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,005, its setting is city, and the campus size is 84 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Faulkner University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 42. Its tuition and fees are $16,880 (2012-13).
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The mission of Faulkner University is to glorify God through education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring Christian environment where every individual matters every day. Faulkner University is a Christian community of learners in the tradition of American higher education that seeks to educate the whole person by cultivating the moral, emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the individual. This practice is rooted in the liberal arts tradition of open inquiry, investigation, and engagement. The college environment promotes knowledge, professionalism, critical thinking, leadership, lifelong learning, and service to others - the true traits of spiritual development and great character. Students come to Faulkner from across the United States, predominantly from the southern states; and, several foreign countries. Geographically, Faulkner is situated at the doorstep of several American historical sites involving the Creek Indians, Spanish Explorers, Early American Settlers, Antebellum South, and Civil Rights. The university mission, geographic setting, and background create a caring, friendly, and supportive Christian learning environment. The Faulkner Experience provides the tools for students to excel in their careers, families, churches, and communities - in all aspects of life. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1942 |
| Religious affiliation | Church of Christ |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $19,746,920 |
Applying
When applying to Faulkner University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Faulkner University is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 58.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 58.0% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Faulkner University is 15:1, and the school has 73.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Faulkner University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Management Science; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 52.0 percent.
Student Life
Faulkner University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,005, with a gender distribution of 36.2 percent male students and 63.8 percent female students. At this school, 20.9 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 79.1 percent of students live off campus. Faulkner University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 3,574 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Faulkner University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Faulkner University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Faulkner University, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Faulkner University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Faulkner University, 71.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $3,700.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $16,880 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,700 (2012-13) |
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