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Faulkner University Baseball

NAIA baseball program in Montgomery, AL. Member of the SSAC.

Faulkner University is a NAIA baseball program in the SSAC located in Montgomery, AL. Head coach Patrick McCarthy has led the program for 8+ years. After college, 13% of alumni enter coaching — top employers include Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Baseball, Faulkner University, Major League Baseball (MLB). Faulkner University has a 66% acceptance rate and 3.4 average GPA and costs approximately $2,755 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Faulkner University Baseball?

The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 33%. On average, players spend 2.7 seasons on the Faulkner University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

33%
Leave after year 1
2.7
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Faulkner University Baseball Players Do After College?

13% of Faulkner University baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 6 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include sales (13%), medical and health (13%), professional baseball (7%). Top employers include Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Baseball, Faulkner University, Major League Baseball (MLB), Summit Contracting Group, PEP Sports Performance.

Career Category Breakdown

coaching13%
sales13%
medical and health13%
professional baseball7%
construction7%

Based on LinkedIn data for 6 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Faulkner University Baseball?

Patrick McCarthy is the head baseball coach at Faulkner University and has been with the program for 8+ years. Faulkner University competes in the SSAC as a NAIA program in Montgomery, AL.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Faulkner University?

Faulkner University has a 66% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.36 for admitted students, with a 35% graduation rate — below the NAIA average of 45%. 70% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Faulkner University is 1,555 students.

66%
Acceptance rate
3.36
Average GPA
1016
Average SAT
20
Average ACT
35%
Graduation rate
70%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Faulkner University?

Attending Faulkner University costs approximately $23,920 per year, with the average student receiving $21,165 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $2,755 per year. 44% of students at Faulkner University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$24kAid: $21kNet: $3k
Aid covers 88%44% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Faulkner University Baseball?

Faulkner University is a NAIA baseball program competing in the SSAC, located in Montgomery, AL.

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