Fayetteville State University: Review & Facts

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Fayetteville State University is a medium four-year, public school with 6,790 students enrolled. This school was established in 1867 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Fayetteville State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At Fayetteville State University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
46
Fayetteville State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Psychology, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fayetteville State University student retention rate is fair at 70% (close to North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is low - 38%. Approximately 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fayetteville State University is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is low, $5,000 per year. The additional fees at Fayetteville State University not covered by tuition are around $3,000; which makes it a total of $8,000 per year.

Read the details about Fayetteville State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
According to recent data, 4,116 applications were submitted and 3,344 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Fayetteville State University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fayetteville State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Fayetteville State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fayetteville State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Fayetteville State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - around $4,500 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Fayetteville State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Fayetteville State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fayetteville State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, North Carolina
28301-4298, USA
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