Fayetteville State University

https://www.uncfsu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,000

2024 Average Net Price

$7,811

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.1%

6,515 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,107

69.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.5%

235 Graduates

About

Fayetteville State University is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fayetteville State University were Registered Nursing (181 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees), and General Psychology (140 degrees).

In 2024, 1,506 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fayetteville State University. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (789 degrees), 2.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (390 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fayetteville State University is $1,000, which is $−23,000 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fayetteville State University is $1,000, which is $23,000 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,811.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Fayetteville State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fayetteville State University was $1,000. The cost of tuition at Fayetteville State University is $−23,000 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fayetteville State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,811

2024 Value

7.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fayetteville State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,811. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fayetteville State University grew by 7.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fayetteville State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,302

Room and Board

$420

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fayetteville State University was of $11,302 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 22.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $420. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fayetteville State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Fayetteville State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 19.1% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fayetteville State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Fayetteville State University received 6,515 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 29.2% annual growth. Out of those 6,515 applicants, 5,352 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.1% acceptance rate.

There were 7,107 students enrolled at Fayetteville State University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fayetteville State University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,352

Accepted Out of 6,515

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fayetteville State University was 82.1% (5,352 admissions from 6,515 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 79.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 29.2%, while admissions grew by 32.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fayetteville State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Fayetteville State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fayetteville State University had a total enrollment of 7,107 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fayetteville State University is 4,942 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,165. This means that 69.5% of students enrolled at Fayetteville State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fayetteville State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% Black or African American, 14.7% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.37% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fayetteville State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.8%) and White Female (8.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.6%) and White Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fayetteville State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,107 students. The full-time enrollment at Fayetteville State University is 4,942 and the part-time enrollment is 2,165. This means that 69.5% of students enrolled at Fayetteville State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fayetteville State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fayetteville State University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fayetteville State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fayetteville State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
4,456 enrolled students
White
1,045 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
719 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fayetteville State University is 62.7% Black or African American, 14.7% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.37% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 178 students (2.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 646 more women than men received degrees from Fayetteville State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fayetteville State University is black or african american (789 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (390 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fayetteville State University is Registered Nursing (181 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees) and General Psychology (140 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fayetteville State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (14 degrees awarded), Protective Services (148 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (78 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fayetteville State University are Accountants & auditors (1,102,978 people), Other managers (1,091,237 people), Financial managers (639,026 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (560,369 people), and Chief executives & legislators (543,782 people).

The most specialized majors at Fayetteville State University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (14 degrees awarded), Protective Services (148 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (78 degrees), Psychology (172 degrees), and Business (405 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fayetteville State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Fayetteville State University are Applied Sciences (14 degrees awarded), Protective Services (148 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (78 degrees), Psychology (172 degrees), and Business (405 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fayetteville State University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,219,894 people), Computer Systems Design (802,914 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (764,943 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (723,700 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (689,317 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fayetteville State University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
181 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
176 degrees awarded
General Psychology
140 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fayetteville State University was Registered Nursing with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fayetteville State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

430

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,076

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 430 degrees were awarded to men at Fayetteville State University, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,076).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fayetteville State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Fayetteville State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.722 times less than the 180 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Fayetteville State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from Fayetteville State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
789 degrees awarded
White
390 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fayetteville State University is black or african american (789 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (390 degrees).

2.92% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
588 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
581 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
565 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fayetteville State University is black or african american female (588 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (581 degrees).

Operations

Fayetteville State University has an endowment valued at nearly $34.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.06M (14.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Fayetteville State University had a total salary expenditure of 164M. Fayetteville State University employs 79 Professors, 71 Associate professors and 40 Lecturers. Most academics at Fayetteville State University are Male Professor (54), Female Associate professor (40), and Male Associate professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fayetteville State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 137 employees, Service, with 79 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 76 employees.

Endowment

$34.9M

2024 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2023

Fayetteville State University has an endowment valued at about $34.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Fayetteville State University grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fayetteville State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$66.4M

2024 Salaries

8.49%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Fayetteville State University paid a median of $66.4M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($164M) and a 8.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.7% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.94% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$22.4M

Instructional Salaries

252

Number of Employees

In 2024, Fayetteville State University paid a total of $22.4M to 252 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fayetteville State University were Office and Administrative Support with 137 employees, Service with 79 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 76 employees.

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