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Faulkner University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range950 to 1130

ACT Range18 to 21

Average GPA3.36

Acceptance Rate73.1%

Faulkner’s 73% acceptance rate makes admission accessible, but the 64% retention and 38% six-year graduation rates make fit and support worth weighing carefully. If you submit scores, aim toward the top of the middle range, around a 1130 SAT or 21 ACT, to add a clear academic signal.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Faulkner University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Faulkner University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,758. Faulkner has a 64% freshman retention rate and a 38% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Montgomery, AL

Undergrad Enrollment1,758

Freshman Retention64%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate38%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Faulkner University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Faulkner, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for a retake. Since Faulkner does not offer Early Action or Early Decision, use the Regular Decision deadline on your application plan to decide whether an October retake is the last score likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Faulkner’s tuition and fees are $23,920, and 72% of students receive financial aid. The average merit award is $8,805. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

Tuition and Fees$23,920

Room and Board$8,550

Average Merit Award$8,805

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid72%

Average Aid Package$23,264

Average Debt at Grad$33,622

Faulkner’s estimated cost of attendance is $32,470, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 72% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $23,264. Merit awards average $8,805, which can help reduce the amount families pay out of pocket. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,622.