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How strong are the academics at Faulkner University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Faulkner has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Faulkner University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Faulkner's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Faulkner University:

70%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Faulkner University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Business Administration and Management, General
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
8.8
25.84
42.88
59.92
76.96
94

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
  • Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 94
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 50
  • Business Administration and Management, General 45
  • Accounting 7
  • Management Science 2
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
  • Finance, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 7
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 23
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 1
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 1
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 72
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 6
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 6
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 11
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 16
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2
Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology 10
  • Clinical Psychology 6
  • Forensic Psychology 3
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2
  • Performance and Sport Psychology 1
  • Health/Medical Psychology 1
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Youth Ministry 3
  • Divinity/Ministry 0
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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