Faulkner University Athletics

Faulkner competes in NAIA athletics, which offers a middle ground between major college sports and recreational play with athletic scholarships available but smaller crowds than Division I. The Eagles field teams in 12 varsity sports with 380 total athletes. That means nearly a quarter of the 1,555 students participate in varsity athletics. The athletic department awards $3,729,371 in scholarships annually. Faulkner competes in the Southern States Athletic Conference against regional Christian universities and small colleges. The Eagles have built competitive programs in several sports over their relatively short athletic history. With strong financial support for athletics and a high participation rate, sports play a meaningful role in campus life. The intimate setting allows student-athletes to balance competitive athletics with academic pursuits in a close-knit Christian environment.