Fayetteville State University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fayetteville, NC
4.3 3 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,107

Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
Website uncfsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a public historically Black university established in 1867 as the Howard School for African Americans. The 156-acre suburban campus sits within the Murchison Road corridor, approximately five miles from downtown Fayetteville and Fort Bragg military installation. FSU operates as part of the University of North Carolina System, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with notable strengths in business administration, criminal justice, nursing, and education. The university maintains a traditional residential campus environment with multiple student housing options, while also serving a significant population of military-affiliated and commuter students. As a member of the NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), FSU fields competitive teams in several sports, with its basketball program having achieved particular recognition.

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Ratings

Fayetteville State University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Fayetteville State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#995
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#411
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#34
Best Public Colleges in North Carolina

#16
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#44

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 890/1090
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/19
GPA 3.11

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.8%
Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$4,353

Out of State Resident Tuition

$8,353

Breakdown

Tuition $4,353
Books and Supplies $372
Other Fees $3,353
Room and Board $11,449
Budget for Other Expenses $2,784
Total One Year Cost $22,311

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$32,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

31% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Fayetteville State University are Business, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Social Sciences. 20% of students major in Business, 18% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 15% in Social Sciences.