Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC · Public

Acceptance rate
82%
Average SAT
959
ACT midpoint
17
Enrollment
5,762
In-state tuition
$4,353
Out-of-state tuition
$8,353
Avg net price
$7,892
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 890 and 1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 17

Popular programs at Fayetteville State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.213
2Psychology, General.163
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.134
4Criminal Justice and Corrections.90
5Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.55
6Accounting and Related Services.48
7Sociology.44
8Biology, General.38
9Fire Protection.38
10Social Work.38
11Health and Medical Administrative Services.31
12Communication and Media Studies.28
13Computer Science.24
14Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.22
15Public Administration.16
16Fine and Studio Arts.16
17Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.14
18English Language and Literature, General.13
19Finance and Financial Management Services.13
20Political Science and Government.9

Showing top 20 of 29 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University has an acceptance rate of 82% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Fayetteville State University?

Admitted students at Fayetteville State University typically score between 890 and 1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Fayetteville State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Fayetteville State University is approximately $7,892 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Fayetteville State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Fayetteville State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.