Faulkner University has surpassed enrollment numbers with official fall census numbers reflecting a 15.6% increase for Fall 2025 compared to Fall 2024. Gains in online graduate programs are leading the charge.
Solid increases in on-ground undergraduate programs were also realized, with new student enrollment up 37% year over year. Faulkner continues to make Christian higher education accessible through initiatives like the new Church of Christ Heritage Award (https://www.faulkner.edu/heritage-award/), which guarantees a minimum aid package of $12,000 per year for all members of churches of Christ admitted to a traditional undergraduate program on the Montgomery campus. In addition, full-tuition scholarships are available for Bible majors from churches of Christ. Most traditional undergraduate students pay approximately $6,000 per semester for tuition, room, and board after all aid, making a faith-based education comparable in cost to in-state public options.
Enrollment growth is also being fueled by Faulkner’s expanding College of Health Sciences, which saw a 20% increase in enrollment this fall. The recently launched Nursing program, along with established professional degrees in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Physician Assistant Studies, continue to attract students seeking careers in healthcare. Online terminal degrees in Health Science (PhD and DHSc), which feature accelerated coursework, are also experiencing strong growth.
Faulkner Law experienced a nearly 20% year-over-year increase in enrollment, welcoming the largest class of first-year law students in its nearly 100-year history. The law school emphasizes a faith-based approach to legal education, preparing students to integrate Christian principles with the practice of law.
Online programs remain another area of strength. Undergraduate enrollment grew 15%, while graduate enrollment climbed 25%. Working professionals are increasingly turning to Faulkner’s flexible and supportive online environment to pursue degrees in business, psychology, criminal justice, counseling, and management. Online PhD programs in Humanities and Biblical Studies also continue to expand.