Faulkner University

Requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission interview - Recommended

Campus visit - Recommended

Off-campus interviews - May be arranged with an admission representative

Open admission policy - No

College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants - Yes

Required standardized tests - Either SAT or ACT

ACT with Writing Test - ACT with or without writing test accepted

SAT/ACT scores must be received by - August 1

SAT Subject Test scores must be received by - August 1

SAT essay used in admissions -

Not using essay component

ACT essay used in admissions -

Not using essay component

Applicants' test scores used for placement - Yes

Applicants' test scores used for counseling - Yes

High school completion requirements - High school diploma is required and GED is accepted

General college-preparatory program - Require

Special requirements for admission to specific programs -

Audition required of music program applicants
Audition required of theatre program applicants
Others

Special programs/policies for students with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages -

Conditional admission
other

Early admission of high school students - No

Academic Factors Considered

Rigor of secondary school record - Very Important

Class rank - Important

GPA - Important

Standardized test scores - Very Important

Application essay - Important

Recommendations - Very Important

SAT subject tests - Considered if submitted

Required/Recommended SAT subject tests - N/A

Nonacademic Factors Considered

Interview - Very Important

Extracurricular activities - Very Important

Talent/ability - Important

Character/personal qualities - Very Important

First-generation college student - Important

Alumni/alumnae relations - Very Important

Geographical residence - Considered

State residency - Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment - Very Important

Race/ethnicity - Not Considered

Volunteer work - Important

Work experience - Important

Applicant's interest level - Not Considered

Required High School Course Work

English units - 3

Foreign Language units - 0

History units - 3

Math units - 3

Science units - 3

Science lab units - 0

Social studies units - 0

Academic electives - 0

Total units required - 15

Recommended High School Course Work

English units - 4

Foreign language units - 1

History units - 2

Math units - 4

Science units - 4

Science lab units - 1

Social Studies units - 2

Academic electives - N/A

Total units recommended - 18

AP & IB Use

AP tests may be used for - Credit only

AP scores accepted - 3, 4, 5

IB exams may be used for - Credit only