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Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NCPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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82%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$7,892
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$37,831
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Fayetteville State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Fayetteville, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading460 - 550
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 19
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,069
Earnings 5yr: $85,687
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,701
Earnings 5yr: $87,767
Debt: $22,052
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,969
Earnings 5yr: $81,600
Debt: $15,777
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,181
Earnings 5yr: $71,456
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,915
Earnings 5yr: $54,388
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,732
Earnings 5yr: $43,980
Debt: $30,087
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,881
Earnings 5yr: $51,627
Debt: $25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,094
Earnings 5yr: $48,720
Debt: $28,786
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,660
Earnings 5yr: $42,029
Debt: $26,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,119
Earnings 5yr: $46,216
Debt: $32,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,610
Earnings 5yr: $40,887
Debt: $35,680
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,889
Earnings 5yr: $40,617
Debt: $31,888
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,358
Earnings 5yr: $42,034
Debt: $27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,270
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,833
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,325
Earnings 5yr: $35,927
Debt: $29,417
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,164
Earnings 5yr: $60,188
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,203
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,977
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,981
Debt: $31,000
Biotechnology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$7,892
In-State Tuition$4,353
Out-of-State Tuition$8,353
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

57%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
29%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$37,831
+6% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$40,144

Completion Signals

38%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,766
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

32%
Men
68%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
24%
Avg Family Income
$30,424
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