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Faulkner University is a private, Christian university located in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It was established in the year 1942. It was initially known as the Montgomery Bible School and given its current name in the year 1985. The university's campus spreads across an area of over 70 acres. The university offers degrees in various areas of study including fine arts, English, education, and criminal justice, among others. The institution offers distance education courses and opportunities for studying abroad.
Faulkner University sponsors several sports teams. The men’s and women’s teams participate in baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and football. The university’s teams are known as the Eagles, and they compete in the NAIA Region XIII, Mid-South Conference, and Southern States Athletic Conference.
The campus of Faulkner is in Montgomery, AL, 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 law, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Faulkner had 2,918 students enrolled (2,855 full-time equivalent).
The school offers students meal plans. Faulkner values student athletics, and belongs to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference and Mid-South 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
http://www.faulkner.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 538 | business management, human resources, business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 91 | criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 72 | law, legal professions |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | English teaching, elementary school teaching, education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | bible studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Faulkner in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 591 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 109 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 64 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Faulkner had a total enrollment of 2,918 students (2,855 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Faulkner offers campus housing for 612 of its 2,855 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 875 | 221 | 25% | 221 | 100% |
| Men | 499 | 132 | 26% | 132 | 100% |
| Women | 376 | 89 | 24% | 89 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,720 |
| Room and board | $ 6,350 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid:
Faulkner participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100300)
Faulkner has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $86,956 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $72,567 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $46,314 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $63,272 | 9 | $68,056 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $76,785 | 6 | $69,017 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $74,827 | 8 | $62,309 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $37,852 | 13 | $49,889 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $67,867 | 27 | $57,820 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 36 | 90 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 36 | 47 |
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
Education, General
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 full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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