Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Public · offers Graduate degrees
82%Acceptance rate
$7,892Average net price / year
38%Graduation rate
$40,144Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,987Median debt at graduation
5,762Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,353
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,353
- Total cost of attendance
- $16,652
- Room & board
- $11,449
- Books & supplies
- $372
- Average net price
- $7,892
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,233
- $30–48k
- $6,908
- $48–75k
- $8,983
- $75–110k
- $13,354
- $110k+
- $14,112
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 82.2%
- Average SAT
- 959
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 460–550
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 430–540
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 15–19
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- First-year retention
- 75%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $37,831
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,144
- Median debt (graduates)
- $22,987
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 57%
- Students with federal loans
- 46%
Programs: what graduates earn
21 of 61 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 146 | $73,448 | $17,599 |
| Fire Protection | 37 | $67,586 | $13,836 |
| Computer Science | 21 | $50,940 | $24,248 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 37 | $42,080 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 74 | $40,056 | $20,000 |
| Sociology | 53 | $33,544 | $24,234 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 36 | $32,069 | $26,283 |
| Psychology, General | 157 | $31,217 | $19,979 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 127 | $30,944 | $24,864 |
| Social Work | 41 | $29,726 | $29,195 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 87 | $29,016 | $19,674 |
| Biology, General | 44 | $28,332 | $23,490 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 14 | $24,210 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | $16,454 | $24,881 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 4 | $53,977 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 22 | $44,387 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 12 | — | $23,657 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 74 | $26,219 | $29,890 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 127 | $68,138 | $31,571 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 8 | $63,764 | $36,809 |
| Social Work | 32 | $43,107 | $32,182 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,762
- Graduate students
- 1,277
- Part-time
- 24%
- Women / men
- 68% / 32%
- White
- 14%
- Hispanic
- 10%
- Black
- 64%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $84,789 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 77%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.uncfsu.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Education – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 5% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
- Psychology – 14% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fayetteville State University?
82.2% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 959 on the SAT.
How much does Fayetteville State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $7,892 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,353 and the full cost of attendance is $16,652.
How much do Fayetteville State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $40,144 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
38% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Fayetteville
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC · Public · 9,471 students |
$3,589 | — | 24% | $31,861 |
| Methodist University Fayetteville, NC · Private nonprofit · 1,448 students |
$24,704 | 75% | 44% | $48,050 |
| Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC · Private for-profit · 336 students |
$26,409 | — | 78% | $31,102 |
| Manna University Fayetteville, NC · Private nonprofit · 183 students |
$15,210 | 53% | 80% | — |
| Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville, NC · Private nonprofit · 159 students |
$21,322 | — | 0% | $24,581 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC · Private for-profit · 149 students |
$18,496 | — | 66% | $26,696 |
| One Stop Academy Fayetteville, NC · Private for-profit · 31 students |
$35,519 | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.