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Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University is a medium, public institution located in Fayetteville, nc. Founded in 1867, Fayetteville State University offers undergraduate degrees in 69 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,218 undergraduates
cost $3,906 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Fayetteville State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 81.2%
SAT score average 915
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.27
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

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30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Fayetteville State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General
Sociology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $3,906
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,440
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $3,490
Cost of attendance* $17,236
Average financial aid package $4,110
Estimated cost $13,126 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $7,906
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,440
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $3,490
Cost of attendance* $21,236
Average financial aid package $4,110
Estimated cost $17,126 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Fayetteville State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,218, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

6,758

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
14%
African American %
52%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Fayetteville State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
phone 910-672-1111
address https://www.uncfsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student activities council

Weekend activities committee

Autos commuter student association

Campus ministry clubs

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Fayetteville State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University is located in Fayetteville, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Fayetteville State University? 

The acceptance rate for Fayetteville State University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Fayetteville State University?

The average high school GPA for Fayetteville State University students was 3.27.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Fayetteville State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Fayetteville State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $68,944.

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