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Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-4298

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Mid-SizeUrbanPublicHBCU

Known for business — excellent value

Fayetteville State University is a public institution in Fayetteville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 972, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,144 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,360.

Established
1867
Motto
Res Non Verba
Mascot
Mr. Bronco
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
Central

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80%Acceptance
972SAT Avg
5,493Students
19:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$40,144Earnings 10yr
$7,360Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fayetteville State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 972

Reading & WritingMid: 480
445520
MathMid: 455
410525

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 17
1520

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

972

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$3,969
Tuition (out-of-state)$7,969
Room & Board$11,302
Books & Supplies$420
Total Cost of Attendance$16,098
Average Net Price$7,360
Median Debt at Graduation$22,987
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,742
$30–48K$6,901
$48–75K$8,806
$75–110K$11,448
$110K+$13,998

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$7,360

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,766

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

41

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,493
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%
Black 63%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.2%
Freshman Retention77.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,831
8 Years$38,524
10 Years$40,144

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,300
Men
$36,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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