More selective than 52% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 73% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Faulkner University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Faulkner University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Faulkner University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 21 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Faulkner University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | — | — | 18–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | 463–585 | 423–550 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Faulkner University compared with other Alabama colleges?
Faulkner University has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stillman College | 62% | 25% | $15,258 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
| 10 | University of South Alabama | 71% | 53% | $17,648 |
| 11 | Faulkner University | 73% | 37% | $22,085 |
| 12 | Spring Hill College | 77% | 52% | $20,449 |
| 13 | The University of Alabama | 77% | 73% | $22,420 |
| 14 | Jacksonville State University | 78% | 55% | $14,279 |
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at Faulkner University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Faulkner University admissions questions
What is the Faulkner University acceptance rate?
Faulkner University accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,181 of 1,786 applicants were admitted.
Does Faulkner University require the SAT or ACT?
Faulkner University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 73% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Faulkner University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (240 of 1,181).
Is Faulkner University getting harder to get into?
Faulkner University accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Faulkner University overview