Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
79.89%
SAT Average
972
ACT Range
15-20
Fayetteville State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 79.89%. This means approximately 799 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,493 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
79.89%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,969 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,969 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,098 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,360 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 52.59% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 45.89% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Fayetteville State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,969
Room and board
$11,302
Books and supplies
$420
Other expenses
$2,616
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$16,098
Average net price
$7,360
Average aid coverage
54%
$8,738 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Fayetteville State University pays approximately $7,360 per year after grants and aid. This is below the North Carolina average of $14,661 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Fayetteville State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Fayetteville State University net price
$7,360
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Fayetteville State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,969 and average net price at $7,360. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,969
Current net price
$7,360
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
35.20%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,144
Undergraduates
5,493
10-Year Median Earnings - Fayetteville State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Fayetteville State University graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Fayetteville State University?
Undergraduates
5,493
Completion rate
35.20%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
52.59%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
45.89%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 52.59% of Fayetteville State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 45.89% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Fayetteville State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Fayetteville State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Fayetteville State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Fayetteville State University is listed at 1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Fayetteville State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville State University | 79.89% | $7,969 | $7,360 | $40,144 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
Similar Schools in Fayetteville
This local cluster focuses on nearby Fayetteville schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Fayetteville.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate?
Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 79.89%.
How much is Fayetteville State University tuition?
Fayetteville State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,969.
What is Fayetteville State University's average net price?
Fayetteville State University's average net price in the local dataset is $7,360.
What is Fayetteville State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,144 for Fayetteville State University.
Is Fayetteville State University accredited?
Fayetteville State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Fayetteville State University?
The local dataset lists 5,493 undergraduate students at Fayetteville State University.
What percentage of Fayetteville State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Fayetteville State University in the local dataset is 52.59%.
What is the federal loan rate at Fayetteville State University?
The federal loan rate for Fayetteville State University in the local dataset is 45.89%.
Where should I verify Fayetteville State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Fayetteville State University or the latest official federal education data.