Fayetteville State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,600
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Fayetteville State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Fayetteville State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Fayetteville State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fayetteville State is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Fayetteville State is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fayetteville State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,379

Cost of attendance at Fayetteville State University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,987

Cost of attendance at Fayetteville State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Fayetteville State University received on average $10,353 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,353

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	474	67%	$5,873	$2,783,928
Other Federal Grant	521	73%	$6,526	$3,399,956
State Grant/Scholarships	508	72%	$2,261	$1,148,682
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	486	69%	$2,719	$1,321,526
Total Grant & Scholarships	567	80%	$10,353	$5,870,164

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fayetteville State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fayetteville State University students is 37.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.4%.

37.3%

asian 33.3% 2 students
African American 38.5% 196 students
white 32.1% 9 students
unknown 32.0% 8 students
hispanic 47.1% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fayetteville State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fayetteville State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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