Fayetteville State University

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About Fayetteville State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,845, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,000, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $5,000.

Fayetteville, NC

$1,000

Avg in-state
tuition

$5,000

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

80%

Acceptance Rate

78%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

35%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile855-1045

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

16%

Unknown

2%

Black

62%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

71% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

71%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

37

Total Online Enrollment

5,985

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

41% On-campus

59% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold43% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold94% online

Master'sCheck Bold63% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

71%

State Grant Aid

66%

Institution Grant Aid

63%

Pell Grant

71%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,836
State Grant Aid$1,335
Institution Grant Aid$3,380
Pell Grant Aid$5,529

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Bowling
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History.
9Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
11Mathematics And Statistics.
12Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
13Physical Sciences.
14Psychology.
15Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
16Social Sciences.
17Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.