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Faulkner Admission Requirements

Montgomery, Alabama

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Chances of getting into Faulkner University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
65%
Admission Difficulty for Faulkner University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Faulkner and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Faulkner is 65%.  It ranks #4 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. Faulkner is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,157 out of 1,791 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 68 percent on standardized admission tests. Faulkner University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Faulkner University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.36 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1100 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Faulkner University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 59% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Faulkner SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1205
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Faulkner University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Faulkner University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 605
SAT Composite 75th 1205
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Faulkner University?

Faulkner University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Faulkner University score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1205.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Faulkner University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1205 and Above Good >78%
1097 to 1205 Avg + 65%-78%
990 to 1097 Avg - 50%-65%
883 to 990 Reach 34%-50%
Less than 883 Low <34%
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Faulkner ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
16-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
59%
ACT Scores for Faulkner University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 16
ACT Scores for Faulkner University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 22
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Faulkner?

Faulkner University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Faulkner regularly accepts students who score 16 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 75 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 16-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Faulkner University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >79%
19 to 23 Avg + 65%-79%
16 to 19 Avg - 52%-65%
13 to 16 Reach 38%-52%
Less than 13 Low <38%
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Faulkner GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.36
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Faulkner University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Faulkner. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Faulkner University was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Alabama for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Faulkner accepts 65% of students who apply.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Faulkner University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,018 773 1,791
Accepted 675 482 1,157
Acceptance Rate 66% 62% 65%
Enrolled 104 129 233
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 27% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Faulkner University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Faulkner University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101189 IPEDS survey data for Faulkner University.

FAQs

Does Faulkner University prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Faulkner. 59% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Faulkner University?

65% of those who apply are granted admission to Faulkner. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Faulkner University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1205. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Faulkner University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 23. 59% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.