Faulkner University's published cost of attendance is $37,626. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,385, middle-income families pay around $19,170, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,835.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $37,626 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,920 |
| Room and Board | $8,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,541 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,085 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,385 |
| $30–48k | $20,897 |
| $48–75k | $19,170 |
| $75–110k | $21,255 |
| $110k+ | $22,835 |
Faulkner University's published cost of attendance is $37,626. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,385, middle-income families pay around $19,170, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,835. Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #682 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Faulkner University structures aid through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay through grants and scholarships. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's financial aid reach — a meaningful distinction for families evaluating affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,824, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Faulkner University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,824, placing Faulkner University in the 12.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,749 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Faulkner University in the 30.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Faulkner University #1110 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields aligned with the institution's dominant program family. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 102 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $61,286, performing at 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 83 students earning median 4-year earnings of $60,384 at 1.1× benchmark, while Human Resources Management and Services and Business Administration round out the top programs with 64 and 56 graduates respectively. These outcomes reflect Faulkner University's concentration in Business, which anchors the institution's long-term financial returns and positions graduates for stable career pathways in fields with sustained employer demand.
