Faulkner Admission Requirements

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Faulkner Admission Overview

Faulkner admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Faulkner admitted 73.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 886-1135 / ACT 17-23. Faulkner is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Faulkner Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

73.1%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Faulkner University

Acceptance Rate

The Faulkner acceptance rate is 73.1%. Last year, 784 of 1,073 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Faulkner and can you get accepted?

Faulkner is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Faulkner University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Faulkner GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.36

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Faulkner typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Faulkner is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #15 in Alabama for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Faulkner SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

886-1135

Freshmen who sent SAT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 463
  • Math 423
  • Composite 886
SAT 25th percentile scores for Faulkner University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 585
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1135
SAT 75th percentile scores for Faulkner University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Faulkner typically score around a 1010 SAT (middle 50% 886–1135) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 41st percentile nationally. Faulkner ranks #15 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 886 to 1135

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Faulkner is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1010 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Faulkner University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1135+ Above 75th >84%
1010 to 1135 Avg + 73%-84%
886 to 1010 Avg - 59%-73%
Below 886 Below mid-50 <59%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Faulkner ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 16
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for Faulkner University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 21
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for Faulkner University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Faulkner typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Faulkner places #13 among colleges in Alabama for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Faulkner without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Faulkner University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
23+ Above 75th >84%
20 to 23 Avg + 73%-84%
17 to 20 Avg - 59%-73%
Below 17 Below mid-50 <59%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Faulkner University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 611 432 1,073
Accepted 440 344 784
Acceptance Rate 72% 80% 73%
Enrolled 130 139 269
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 40% 34%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Faulkner University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Faulkner University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Faulkner University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Faulkner University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Faulkner is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 73.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (886-1135); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101189.

GPA calculator: Faulkner University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026