Fayetteville State University
PublicFayetteville, NC
Located in Fayetteville, NC, Fayetteville State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,762 undergraduates. Fayetteville State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 82%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $88,701/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $4,000 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate?
Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Fayetteville State University?
Admitted students at Fayetteville State University typically score between 890–1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Fayetteville State University?
Admitted students at Fayetteville State University typically score between 15–19 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Fayetteville State University cost?
Fayetteville State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $16,652 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Fayetteville State University?
For 2024-25, Fayetteville State University's published tuition and required fees were $8,353 for out-of-state students and $4,353 for in-state students -- $4,000 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Fayetteville State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Fayetteville State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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