Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC • publicDII | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 7,066 • Total: 8,337
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, NC
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,231 (31.6%) • Female: 4,835 (68.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 110 1.6%
Black/African American 4,327 61.2%
Hispanic/Latino 748 10.6%
White 1,121 15.9%
Two or More Races 416 5.9%
International 69 1.0%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
79.9%
4,029 admitted from 5,043 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 445-520
Math: 410-525
Total: 855-1045
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
15-20
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: 04/03/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
35.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
78.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$12,722
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$16,722
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $1,000
Out-of-state: $5,000
Room & Board
$420
Books & Supplies
$11,302
Students Receiving Pell Grants
68%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Men's Sports (4)
Basketball Cross Country Football Golf
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Softball Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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