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Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC, USA

Founded in 1867, Fayetteville State University is a 4-year public school in central North Carolina and an Historically Black College and University. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the University of North Carolina System, FSU confers undergrad and graduate degrees in over 60 fields of study. Additionally, Fayetteville State is the number one producer of teachers among all North Carolina HBCUs. Throughout the year, Fayetteville State schedules a number of all-campus social events including Rodeo Week, Quiz Bowl, and a Homecoming featuring step shows and a fashion exhibition.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
81%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
OtherMay 1

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
12%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 974
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,787
Total Number of Undergrads
5,748
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
35%
20-39 Students
50%
40-99 Students
13%
0
100
23%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$5,899
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$3,969
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$7,969
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,302
Books and Supplies
$420

Aid & Grants

0
100
61%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,050
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,776
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,119

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,396
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,644
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
30%
70%
Student Organizations
90
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Broncos
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Fayetteville
Raleigh
Charlotte
Washington
Atlanta
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
56%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,600

What Students Are Saying

While Fayetteville State is a great school. With its vast number of programs and clubs offered there is always something to do. Although this school is a HBCU there is still some diversity with the students, the food, and the classes.
Taylah from Hope Mills, NC
Fayetteville State University is a five-star school that offers an outstanding eduacational and social experience.
Jacqueline from Durham, NC
Fayetteville State University is a good college which has assisted me in growing academically and socially. The faculty are caring and the study body is very helpful as well. Thus far my experience is great and I would recommend this school to my younger friends.
Maurice from Laurinburg, NC
Fayetteville State is a great school, with helpful professors, counselors, and students. When I visited for the first time, I felt like FSU was the school for me. I strongly recommend this school to all who are looking for a promising future.
anonymous
A great place for a wholesome education at a HBCU.
Small yet vast college campus for getting around.
Simple yet easy place to meet new people.
Blutruth