Faulkner University Acceptance Rate
Montgomery, Alabama · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,786
- Admitted
- 1,181
- Yield
- 20.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Faulkner University's acceptance rate has risen from 57.3% in 2015–16 to 66.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,712 to 1,786 (+4%) over that period.
Its 66.1% rate makes Faulkner University more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 61%.
Faulkner University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 1,712 | 981 | 57.3% | 297 |
| 2016–17 | 2,446 | 1,110 | 45.4% | 312 |
| 2017–18 | 2,335 | 1,191 | 51% | 333 |
| 2018–19 | 2,671 | 1,396 | 52.3% | 274 |
| 2019–20 | 1,209 | 947 | 78.3% | 276 |
| 2020–21 | 1,572 | 1,191 | 75.8% | 288 |
| 2021–22 | 1,791 | 1,157 | 64.6% | 233 |
| 2022–23 | 1,728 | 1,424 | 82.4% | 238 |
| 2023–24 | 1,786 | 1,181 | 66.1% | 240 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 873 | 565 | 64.7% |
| Men | 913 | 616 | 67.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 463–585 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 423–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 73% |
How Faulkner University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Faulkner University's acceptance rate?
Faulkner University's acceptance rate is 66.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,181 admitted of 1,786 applicants).
Is Faulkner University test optional?
Faulkner University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Faulkner University?
Faulkner University received 1,786 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,181.
What SAT score do you need for Faulkner University?
Admitted students at Faulkner University typically scored 463–585 on SAT Reading/Writing and 423–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Faulkner University getting harder to get into?
Faulkner University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.3% in 2015–16 to 66.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: www.faulkner.edu/.