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Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $10,009
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings
- $47,125
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Fayetteville State University is a public college in Fayetteville, NC with 5,762 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, and admitted students average 959 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,009 per year ($9,076 for families earning under $30,000). 37% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,125 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,043
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,029
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–550
200800
SAT Math430–540
200800
ACT Composite15–19
136
What Fayetteville State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $18,958
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $4,412
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,412
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,076
- $30–48k$8,264
- $48–75k$10,115
- $75–110k$13,498
- $110k+$16,107
Get a personal estimate with Fayetteville State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $47,125
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,762
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 59%
- White14%
- Hispanic10%
- Black64%
- Asian1%
Fayetteville State University FAQ
What is Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate?+
Fayetteville State University admits 82% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Fayetteville State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 959.
What ACT score do you need for Fayetteville State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–19.
Is Fayetteville State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Fayetteville State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,043 students applied to Fayetteville State University and 4,029 were admitted; 807 enrolled.
Does Fayetteville State University consider legacy status?+
No. Fayetteville State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Fayetteville State University require an essay?+
Fayetteville State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Fayetteville State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $18,958 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,009.
What is Fayetteville State University's graduation rate?+
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198543 · How we use this data
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