Faulkner University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4770 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1325 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1248 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #4 of 5 | In Montgomery |
| #3518 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,793
- Graduates
- 1,140
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 66% and is among the top 28% 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 | 66% | 67% | 65% |
| Applicants | 1,786 | 913 | 873 |
| Admissions | 1,181 | 616 | 565 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 225 | 147 | 78 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 4 | 11 |
455 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,228 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 886
or below
75% of them
had 1135
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Faulkner University are 886-1135 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
176 or 73%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Faulkner University are 17-23 (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 | 1587 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 931 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 130 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 101 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 76 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 46 (2%) |
| Asian | 42 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Faulkner University is $19,908 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 | $21,012 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,987 |
| $48-75K | $27,967 |
| $75-110K | $31,335 |
| $110K+ | $31,706 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,930 | $15,125 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,930 | $15,125 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,930 | $15,125 |
| Fee in-district | $1,990 | $900 |
| Fee in-state | $1,990 | $900 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,990 | $900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 694 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,230 |
| Room charge | $3,980 |
| Meal charge | $4,250 |
Faulkner University majors
Faulkner University has granted 436 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 319 master's across 12 programs, and 37 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Faulkner University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 70 | 122 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 110 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 88 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 54 | |||
| Management Science | 51 | |||
| Law | 37 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 34 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 33 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | 15 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 20 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | 10 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 9 | |||
| Accounting | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 5 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 4 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | |||
| Legal Studies | 3 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 2 | |||
| Psychology, General | 2 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | |||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 10 | 436 | 319 | 37 |
Faulkner University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 34% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Faulkner University has published 321 scientific papers with 2,226 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 8 |
| 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 | 44 |
| 2009 | 8 | 38 |
| 2010 | 12 | 49 |
| 2011 | 4 | 38 |
| 2012 | 13 | 46 |
| 2013 | 19 | 63 |
| 2014 | 11 | 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 | 100 |
| 2024 | 13 | 90 |
Notable alumni
-
Bobby Bright
- Enrolled in Faulkner University
- In 1982 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianprison officerlawyer
- 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. He most recently played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
-
DuWayne Bridges
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 79)
- 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 | 382 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5345 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, Alabama, 36109-3390 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 201,000 |
| Phone | 3342725820 |