- Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–21 composite
- Average net price: $19,908 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Faulkner University reported: an acceptance rate of 73% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–21.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Faulkner University reviews each application.
Faulkner University GPA requirements
Faulkner University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Faulkner University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Faulkner University acceptance rate
Faulkner University admitted 784 of 1,073 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Faulkner University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Montgomery, Alabama, with 1,758 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Faulkner University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 20 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1020 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Faulkner University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Faulkner University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,908 a year at Faulkner University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Faulkner University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Faulkner University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Faulkner University?
A lot: Faulkner University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Faulkner University test optional?
Check Faulkner University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Faulkner University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Faulkner University?
Faulkner University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Faulkner University?
Faulkner University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 784 of 1,073 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Faulkner University's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Faulkner University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Faulkner University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Faulkner University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does Faulkner University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,908 a year at Faulkner University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Faulkner University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Faulkner University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Faulkner University look at legacy status?
No. Faulkner University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Faulkner University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Faulkner UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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