Faulkner University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4683 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1304 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1226 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #4 of 5 | In Montgomery |
| #3574 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,758
- Graduates
- 1,328
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.faulkner.edu
Faulkner University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Faulkner University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 80% | 72% |
| Applicants | 1,073 | 432 | 611 |
| Admissions | 784 | 344 | 440 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 232 | 128 | 104 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 37 | 11 | 26 |
381 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,472 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 2%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Faulkner University are 18-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1626 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 943 (31%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 141 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 141 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 103 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (2%) |
| Asian | 38 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Faulkner University is $19,920 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,385 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,897 |
| $48-75K | $19,170 |
| $75-110K | $21,255 |
| $110K+ | $22,835 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,930 | $15,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,930 | $15,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,930 | $15,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,990 | $1,050 |
| Fee in-state | $1,990 | $1,050 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,990 | $1,050 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 688 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,350 |
| Room charge | $4,100 |
| Meal charge | $4,250 |
Faulkner University majors
Faulkner University has granted 391 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 338 master's across 13 programs, and 134 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Faulkner University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | 124 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 94 | |||
| Law | 73 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 72 | |||
| Management Science | 2 | 58 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 50 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 46 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 42 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 23 | 1 | 15 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 32 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | 15 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 11 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 10 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |||
| Accounting | 7 | |||
| Computer Science | 7 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | 2 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | |||
| Legal Studies | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 3 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 1 | |||
| Finance, General | 1 | |||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 1 | |||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | |||
| Psychology, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 391 | 338 | 134 |
Faulkner University has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 28% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Faulkner University has published 325 scientific papers with 2,283 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, History, Biology, Medicine, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 21 |
| 1994 | 0 | 17 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 |
| 1996 | 0 | 13 |
| 1997 | 4 | 19 |
| 1998 | 3 | 12 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 | 17 |
| 2001 | 3 | 15 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 |
| 2003 | 3 | 18 |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 |
| 2005 | 6 | 31 |
| 2006 | 9 | 29 |
| 2007 | 5 | 36 |
| 2008 | 4 | 43 |
| 2009 | 8 | 38 |
| 2010 | 12 | 49 |
| 2011 | 4 | 38 |
| 2012 | 13 | 46 |
| 2013 | 19 | 63 |
| 2014 | 12 | 130 |
| 2015 | 32 | 83 |
| 2016 | 15 | 106 |
| 2017 | 17 | 90 |
| 2018 | 17 | 83 |
| 2019 | 19 | 129 |
| 2020 | 24 | 86 |
| 2021 | 21 | 93 |
| 2022 | 13 | 85 |
| 2023 | 12 | 99 |
| 2024 | 13 | 91 |
| 2025 | 6 | 77 |
Notable alumni
-
Bobby Bright
- Enrolled in Faulkner University
- In 1982 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- prison officerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Bobby Neal Bright Sr. is an American retired lawyer, farmer, and former politician who served as a U.S. representative and was previously the three-term mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. He served from 2009 to 2011 as the Representative from Alabama's 2nd congressional district. His 2008 campaign ran on the message of "America First", and his voting record indicated that he was the most conservative member of the House Democratic Caucus in the 111th Congress. His district includes just over half of the city of Montgomery, as well as most of the Wiregrass Region in the southeastern part of the state.
-
Chris Casher
- Occupations
- Canadian football playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Chris Casher is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and the Faulkner Eagles.
-
DuWayne Bridges
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 80)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
DuWayne H. Bridges is a Republican former member of the Alabama House of Representatives, where he represented the 38th District from 2000 to 2014.
General info
| Alternative names | Faulkner |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 |
| Motto | For God and For You |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 387 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5345 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, Alabama, 36109-3390 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 201,000 |
| Phone | 3342725820 |