A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fayetteville State University are primarily Black with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Fayetteville State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
19%
|
Black |
64%
|
Hispanic |
6%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
0%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 129% more female students than male students enrolled at Fayetteville State University with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fayetteville State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
30%
|
Women |
70%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,065
|
Women |
4,722
|
Fayetteville State University serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
84%
|
Out of State |
12%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
4%
|
73% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 44.1% |
Part time Undergrads | 23.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198543 IPEDS survey data for Fayetteville State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024