Career-changer friendly — At 200 required patient care hours, this is one of the lower bars in the country — worth a look if you are switching fields and building hours while you apply.
Higher cost — In-state tuition of $118,120 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.
Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 100% is above the national average.
Accreditation status: Probation — ARC-PA currently lists this program as Accreditation-Probation. Programs do come off probation, and students generally remain eligible to sit for the PANCE, but you should read the ARC-PA action report and ask the program directly before depositing.
Faulkner University is located in Alabama. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: Alabama
Institution type: Private
Program length: 28 months
Class size: 35 students
Start month: August
Application deadline: December
In-state tuition: $118,120
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3
Minimum PCE hours: 200 hours
Letters of recommendation: 3
First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Accreditation status: Probation
Admission requirements
GRE: Yes
PA-CAT: No
CASPer: No
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Supplemental application: Yes (fee $75)
Letters of recommendation: 3 — PA OR Physician (MD/DO) OR FNP
Patient care experience: 200 hours minimum
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: C
Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes
Online coursework accepted: Yes
Required coursework
General Biology with Lab — 7-8 credit hours
Microbiology with Lab — 4 credit hours
Human Anatomy with Lab — 8 credit hours
General Chemistry with Lab — 8 credit hours
Statistics — 3 credit hours
Psychology — 3 credit hours
Medical Terminology — 1 credit hour
Recommended: Prerequisite science courses are recommended to be in-person/on-ground.
Cost
In-state tuition: $118,120
Supplemental application fee: $75
Seat deposit: $1,000
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Program website: Faulkner University
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334.386.7152
Address: 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109
Program information last verified June 16, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.

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