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Fayetteville State University

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Rating

Public

Type

7,880

Students

$14,590

Tuition

69%

Acceptance

#1901

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Fayetteville, NC

1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298

Fayetteville State University is a mid-sized historically black public college located in Fayetteville, NC ranked 47th in North Carolina. It has a total of 6,693 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 68.51% acceptance rate. Fayetteville State University offers 48 different majors and is best known for its Fire Protection program, which is ranked 17th in the US. With an annual tuition of $2,982 for in-state students and $14,590 for those from out-of-state, Fayetteville State University is reasonably priced. 41.66% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, entering the workforce. Open graduating, alumni go on to earn around $31,200 per year, which is 25% below the national median.
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Cost

$16,882
Above Average

Fayetteville State University

$16,882

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$29,129

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$21,558

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

69%Acceptance
Less Selective

Fayetteville State University

69%

National

69%
Sat

870 - 1010

56% of students submit

Admissions Yield

20%

ACT

16 - 21

41% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

6,693Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

32%

In-state

83%

Female

68%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

39%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
17% Business Administration and Management, General15% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse13% Psychology, General55% Others

17% Business Administration and Management, General

15% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

13% Psychology, General

55% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

17%

208 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

15%

183 Graduates

Psychology, General

13%

161 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

9%

111 Graduates

Social Work

7%

91 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

61 Graduates

Sociology

4%

54 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

4%

49 Graduates

Fire Services Administration

4%

46 Graduates

Academics

B-
Professors
StudentsProfessors18:118:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

18

Number of Library Books

231,506

Academic Spend per Student

$8,067

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

73%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$24,800/Year

Fayetteville State University

$24,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$24,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$31,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

41%