School Overview
James H. Faulkner State Community College, also known as Faulkner State, is a higher education institution located in Bay Minette, Alabama, a town situated 30 miles north of Mobile, Alabama.
Faulkner State offers associate’s degrees in various studies including, but not limited to, Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Dental Assisting, and Nursing. The school teaches vocational skills in several careers fields such as Paralegal Studies, Nursing, Paramedics, Welding, and Dental Assisting. Many of the colleges student choose to continue their education at a four-year university after graduating. Faulkner State offers a dual enrollment program for aspiring high school students who want to earn college credit will completing their high school diploma.
Faulkner State Community College provides support services to help students academically and with their careers.
General Information
| General Phone: | (251) 580-2100 |
| Website URL: | www.faulknerstate.edu |
| Type of Institution: | 2-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1 year certificate 2 year certificate AA/AS degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 1965 |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 18 to 1 |
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James H Faulkner State Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (251) 580-2100 |
| Website: | www.faulknerstate.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 1900 US Hwy 31 S, Bay Minette, AL 36507-2698 |
| Setting: | 32 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,781 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 26 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,344 (49% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,380 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,890 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,747 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
James H Faulkner State Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at James H Faulkner State Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 3 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 5 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 22 | 17 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at James H Faulkner State Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at James H Faulkner State Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,380 |
| Out-of-state | $7,890 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 942 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 893 | 83% | $4,747 |
| Student loan aid | 616 | 57% | $5,153 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,968 | 65% | $5,064 |
| Federal student loans | 2,188 | 48% | $5,383 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for James H Faulkner State Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled James H Faulkner State Community College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
James H Faulkner State Community College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 4,781 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,781 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
James H Faulkner State Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
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