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The campus of Faulkner is in Montgomery, Alabama, which is a medium-sized city. Its Churches of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Faulkner is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Faulkner is known for its programs in business and management and security and law enforcement.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Faulkner had 2,492 students enrolled (2,064 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Faulkner values student athletics, and belongs to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The misson of Faulkner University is to glorifiy God through education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring Christian environment where every individual matters every day."
More complete details are provided below.
Faulkner University
5345 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109-3378
General Phone: (334) 272-5820
Admissions Phone: (334) 386-7200
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 386-7195
http://www.faulkner.edu
Faulkner awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 497 | business management, human resources, business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 109 | criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 44 | law, legal professions |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, English teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | bible studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Faulkner in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 582 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 61 | 5 |
| First-professional degree | 33 | 1 |
In 2005, Faulkner had a total enrollment of 2,492 students (2,064 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 82% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Faulkner offers campus housing for 460 of its 2,064 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 748 | 412 | 55% | 274 | 66% |
| Men | 343 | 165 | 48% | 133 | 81% |
| Women | 405 | 247 | 61% | 131 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 386-7200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,500 |
| Room and board | $ 5,200 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Faulkner participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 386-7195
Faulkner has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $77,661 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $62,164 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $60,640 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $61,051 | 6 | $62,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $63,539 | 3 | $52,229 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $63,297 | 7 | $71,227 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $44,571 | 10 | $37,247 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $54,978 | 20 | $51,387 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Basketball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Faulkner Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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