Faulkner University
Montgomery, Alabama · Private
Faulkner University admitted 66% of 1,786 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 886–1135 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 37% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Faulkner University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $25, and Faulkner University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Faulkner University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $38,340 a year. After grants, students paid $19,908 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Faulkner University’s acceptance rate?
Faulkner University admitted 66% of applicants: 1,181 of 1,786 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Faulkner University’s application deadline?
Faulkner University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Faulkner University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 886 to 1135, with a median around 990. A score at or above 990 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Faulkner University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Faulkner University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Faulkner University have supplemental essays?
No. Faulkner University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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