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Fayetteville State University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 49%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of Fayetteville State University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 43%

There are 114% more female students than male students enrolled at Fayetteville State University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fayetteville State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Fayetteville State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
32%
Women
68%
Enrollment by gender for Fayetteville State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,260
Women
4,847

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 23%

Fayetteville State University draws 75 percent of students from North Carolina, 21 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Carolina, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Fayetteville State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
75%
Out of State
21%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$49,808 per year

74% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

7,107
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 44.1%
Part-time undergraduates 23.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198543.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026