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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
2.7Above Average
80%
Open Admissions
39%
Graduation
About Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University is a public four-year institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 5,493 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 80%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 39%. Graduates earn a median salary of $40,144 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $7,360 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
80%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
39%
Enrollment
5,493
Total students
Median Earnings
$40,144
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$3,969
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,969
Per year
Average Net Price
$7,360
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
870–1075
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
15 – 20
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
870
Median
945
75th
1075
4001600
SAT Math
25th
410
Median
455
75th
525
200800
ACT Composite
25th
15
Median
17
75th
20
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$7,969/yr
In-State Tuition$3,969/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$7,360/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$29,440
10-Year Earnings
$401,440
ROI Multiple
13.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Fayetteville State University
Student Outcomes
39%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$40k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,493
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
