Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Jun 4, first essay draft by Jun 18, lock final essay by Jul 16, submit by Jul 27.

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Fayetteville State University reported a 79.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Fayetteville State University is a public 4-year institution in Fayetteville, NC, with an SAT reference of 990 and an ACT reference of 17. The historical average net price is $7,892 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

5,043 applicants

SAT reference

990

Combined score

ACT reference

17

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$7,892

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Fayetteville State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8559901090
ACT (composite, 1–36)151720

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

36.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

5,762

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Fayetteville State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$6,233
$30,001 – $48,000$6,908
$48,001 – $75,000$8,983
$75,001 – $110,000$13,354
$110,000+$14,112

Top Majors at Fayetteville State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing234
Health Professions202
Psychology140
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice134
Liberal Arts & General Studies93
Social Sciences64
Biological & Biomedical Sciences48
Public Administration & Social Services36
Education33
Computer & Information Sciences29

Financial Aid at Fayetteville State University

About Fayetteville State University

Official website: https://www.uncfsu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.uncfsu.edu/fsu-admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Fayetteville State University

What is the acceptance rate at Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University reported a 80% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,043. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Fayetteville State University?

The historical 80% acceptance rate suggests Fayetteville State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fayetteville State University?

The imported historical records for Fayetteville State University include an SAT reference value of 990 and an ACT reference value of 17. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Fayetteville State University?

The stored historical average net price at Fayetteville State University is $7,892 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 95%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,589 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Fayetteville State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Fayetteville State University is 37%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Fayetteville State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on July 30, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Fayetteville State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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