Faulkner University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4888 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1371 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1294 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #4 of 5 | In Montgomery |
| #3283 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,792
- Graduates
- 1,025
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 83% | 82% |
| Applicants | 1,728 | 786 | 942 |
| Admissions | 1,424 | 652 | 772 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 211 | 128 | 83 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 27 | 9 | 18 |
354 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,137 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Faulkner University are 950-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 47%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Faulkner University are 17-24 (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 | 1489 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 954 (34%) |
| Hispanic | 109 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 72 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 66 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (2%) |
| Asian | 42 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Faulkner University is $20,050 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 | $20,384 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,356 |
| $48-75K | $19,408 |
| $75-110K | $20,007 |
| $110K+ | $20,872 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,930 | $15,325 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,930 | $15,325 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,930 | $15,325 |
| 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 | 704 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,230 |
| Room charge | $3,980 |
| Meal charge | $4,250 |
Faulkner University majors
Faulkner University has granted 448 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 347 master's across 9 programs, and 44 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 | 56 | 182 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 102 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 83 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 64 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 55 | |||
| Management Science | 3 | 50 | ||
| Law | 44 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 21 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | 10 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 13 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | 5 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | 7 | ||
| Legal Studies | 8 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 7 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Computer Science | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | |||
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 3 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 3 | |||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 2 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 2 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 10 | 448 | 347 | 44 |
Faulkner University has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 22% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Faulkner University has published 242 scientific papers with 1,051 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Environmental Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 17 |
| 1992 | 4 | 9 |
| 1993 | 1 | 20 |
| 1994 | 0 | 18 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 0 | 10 |
| 1997 | 4 | 17 |
| 1998 | 2 | 12 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 |
| 2003 | 2 | 13 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 |
| 2005 | 7 | 28 |
| 2006 | 6 | 15 |
| 2007 | 5 | 26 |
| 2008 | 4 | 26 |
| 2009 | 8 | 28 |
| 2010 | 12 | 24 |
| 2011 | 3 | 30 |
| 2012 | 13 | 29 |
| 2013 | 19 | 61 |
| 2014 | 9 | 100 |
| 2015 | 17 | 46 |
| 2016 | 12 | 54 |
| 2017 | 13 | 53 |
| 2018 | 11 | 41 |
| 2019 | 13 | 64 |
| 2020 | 21 | 45 |
| 2021 | 12 | 47 |
| 2022 | 10 | 45 |
| 2023 | 7 | 48 |
Notable alumni
-
Bobby Bright
- Enrolled in Faulkner University
- In 1982 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerprison officer
- 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
- player of American footballCanadian football player
- Biography
-
Chris Casher is a former professional Canadian football defensive lineman. He most recently played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
-
DuWayne Bridges
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 78)
- 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 | 366 |
| 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 |