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Fayetteville Technical Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 19%

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

One of the notable aspects of Fayetteville Technical Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fayetteville Technical Community College 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 Tech is reported to be 19%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at Fayetteville Tech is 59% , 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 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fayetteville Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,544

Cost of attendance at Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,688

Cost of attendance at Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Fayetteville Technical Community College received on average $6,614 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.

$6,614
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 441 64% $7,183 $3,167,697
Other Federal Grant 610 88% $6,146 $3,749,273
State Grant/Scholarships 113 16% $2,151 $243,111
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 32 5% $1,309 $41,900
Total Grant & Scholarships 610 88% $6,614 $4,034,284

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fayetteville Technical Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Technical Community College students is 19.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.7%.

19.4%

  • asian 14.3% 2 students
  • African American 11.8% 41 students
  • white 28.0% 101 students
  • unknown 5.9% 2 students
  • hispanic 23.1% 27 students
  • Mixed Race 21.7% 13 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Fayetteville Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fayetteville Technical Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • 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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