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Fayetteville State University

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Fayetteville, NC

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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

Admit rate82%
SAT range890–1090
ACT range15–19
Undergrads5,762
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineSingle filing period

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$16,652
4-year grad rate37%
Median earnings, 10yr out$40,144

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out29%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$48,881/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,094/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$38,325/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$36,164/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,732/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$88,701/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$42,270/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Fire Protection$73,969/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$46,660/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$45,610/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$43,358/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$46,119/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$43,889/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,413
Typical room charge$4,513
Typical board charge$4,103

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

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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