Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,986
Graduate Enrollment: 1,191
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 82.06%
Male/Female: 30% / 70% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 22.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 27.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 18.9%
Black: 60.9%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Black: 60.9%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $16,603
In-State tuition: $5,379Out-of-State tuition: $16,987
Estimated books and supplies: $420 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,440 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,387 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,070 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,387 (2022)
Average Family Income: $34,300 (2017)
Median Family Income: $23,815 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 47.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,987 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $244 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,283 |
| $30k-48k | $6,415 |
| $48k-75k | $10,149 |
| $75k-110k | $9,711 |
| $110k+ | $14,318 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 23%6-year graduation rate: 37%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,987 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,596 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,392 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,844 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 28.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 37.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 44.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 18.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 21.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,936 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,223 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 19 | $29,417 | $286 | $19,875 ($1,656) | $36,923 ($3,077) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 61 | $25,000 | $249 | $31,538 ($2,628) | $40,425 ($3,369) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 149 | $27,000 | $212 | $29,295 ($2,441) | $36,420 ($3,035) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 117 | $26,000 | $209 | $28,268 ($2,356) | $37,452 ($3,121) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fire Protection. | 46 | $15,777 | $147 | $60,240 ($5,020) | $77,717 ($6,476) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 52 | $32,500 | $310 | $29,665 ($2,472) | $43,024 ($3,585) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 39 | $366 | $39,822 ($3,319) | $48,375 ($4,031) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 13 | $29,390 | $251 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 47 | $31,888 | $257 | $29,704 ($2,475) | $37,465 ($3,122) |
| Master's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 13 | $27,497 | $264 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 27 | $26,833 | $279 | $32,006 ($2,667) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 183 | $22,052 | $187 | $63,264 ($5,272) | $74,916 ($6,243) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 103 | $28,786 | $264 | $30,391 ($2,533) | $42,451 ($3,538) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 105 | $359 | $63,926 ($5,327) | $86,927 ($7,244) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $31,000 | $212 | $43,109 ($3,592) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 9 | $45,593 ($3,799) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 20 | $27,000 | $257 | $39,927 ($3,327) | $48,193 ($4,016) |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 14 | $419 | $56,008 ($4,667) | $58,997 ($4,916) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $30,087 | $286 | $37,591 ($3,133) | $39,249 ($3,271) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 49 | $35,680 | $317 | $31,679 ($2,640) | $37,527 ($3,127) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,726Full time faculty: 72%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $24,767,370 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $32,970,926 (2022)