Programs of
Study Offered
39

Fayetteville State University is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 6,220 students enrolled.
This college was founded in 1867 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in
Fayetteville,
North Carolina.
Fayetteville State University is one of the
Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).
Fayetteville State University will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.
As reported in recent government data, out of 2,454 applications 1,914 were accepted (78%), so it is easy to join Fayetteville State University.
FAFSA Code
for 2009 / 2010
The undergraduate application fee at Fayetteville State University is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; also, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to this school. The graduate application fee is $25.00.
This school will accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Fayetteville State University is 002928.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
It is quite easy to get a loan at Fayetteville State University, as 71% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,700.
Fayetteville State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 39 disciplines including Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, Geography, Health Teacher Education, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.
Students to Faculty Ratio
11 : 1
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Fayetteville State University is relatively low at 69% (close to North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is low: 38%.
Campus Safety
Report Grade
C
Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - around $12,100 per annum. The additional fees at Fayetteville State University (not including tuition costs) are around $1,300 per year; which makes it a total of $13,400 per annum.
Fayetteville State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid 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, Fayetteville State University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Fayetteville State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Fayetteville State University accommodates nearly 1,300 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, nearly $2,900 annually.
According to the recent data, Fayetteville State University is a relatively safe school. Read the details about safety at Fayetteville State University in the
Safety Report for this school.
The cities around Fayetteville State University are
Dunn,
Buies Creek,
Dublin,
Clinton, and
Lumberton.
If you would like to request additional information about studying at Fayetteville State University, call this school's general information office at (910) 672-1111 or check
Fayetteville State University Website.