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 5,557, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,982, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,590.

Fayetteville, NC

$2,982

Avg in-state
tuition

$14,590

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

82%

Acceptance Rate Insight

82% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

63%

Retention Rate Insight

63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

37%

Graduation Rate Insight

37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programConsidered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

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 Percentile14-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile830-1040

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

20%

Unknown

4%

Black

58%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

67%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

34

Total Online Enrollment

6,104

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

45% On-campus

55% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold44% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold74% 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 for the 2021–2022 academic year.

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

73%

State Grant Aid

72%

Institution Grant Aid

69%

Pell Grant

67%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,526
State Grant Aid$2,261
Institution Grant Aid$2,719
Pell Grant Aid$5,362

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

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
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.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History
11History.
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
18Security And Protective Services.
19Social Sciences.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED 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.