Fayetteville State University, NC
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Fayetteville State University Rankings
Affordability93
Selectivity6
Retention22
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity58
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Fayetteville State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs23%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting14%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology14%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Fayetteville State University
68%
Admission Rate
475
Median SAT Math
485
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–510
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Fayetteville State University
$5K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$16K
Average Total Cost
$6K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $12K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $11K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Fayetteville State University
60%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
29%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 21% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 29% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 34% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 43% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Fayetteville State University
69%
Retention Rate
32%
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 34% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 38% | 28% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Fayetteville State University
88%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Fayetteville State University
4,915
Undergraduates
39%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
845
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 62% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 19% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 54% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 4% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Fayetteville State University, NC
Fayetteville Technical Community College
2 miles, W
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Fayetteville
3 miles, N
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
3 miles, SW
Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville
4 miles, W