Programs of
Study Offered
39

Fayetteville State University is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 6,220 students enrolled.
This school was originated in 1867 and is one of the 5 schools located in
Fayetteville,
North Carolina.
Fayetteville State University is one of the
Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).
At Fayetteville State University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.
According to government data, out of 2,454 applications 1,914 were accepted (78%), so it is easy to enter 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 fees; also, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not admitted to this college. The graduate application fee is $25.00.
The college might 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) at entry.
If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for Fayetteville State University is 002928.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans 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 receive 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 follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 39 programs 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 normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Fayetteville State University student retention rate 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 pricing is close to the nationwide median, about $12,100 annually. The additional fees at Fayetteville State University (not including tuition costs) are near $1,300 a year, which makes it $13,400 per annum.
Fayetteville State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing 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 about 1,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $2,900 per academic year.
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 close to Fayetteville State University are
Dunn,
Buies Creek,
Dublin,
Clinton, and
Lumberton.
If you wish to request additional information about enrolling to Fayetteville State University, call this school's general information office at (910) 672-1111 or check
Fayetteville State University Website.