Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$4.0k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$3,969
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,969
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,302
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,302
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$15,271
Net price (after aid)$7,360
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$5,742
$30k – $48k$6,901
$48k – $75k$8,806
$75k – $110k$11,448
$110k+$13,998
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$40,144
Median debt at graduation$22,987
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants53%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
35%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$7.4k below avg
Out-of-state value
$8.0k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$4.0k
below avg
Out-of-state
$8.0k
below avg
Net price
$7.4k
below avg
Pell
53%
above avg
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$40.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (32)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityWeb Development
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
MusicPhilosophyArt History
Natural Sciences
Physics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
855 - 1045
ACT range
15 - 20
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About Fayetteville State University
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- Where is Fayetteville State University located?
- Fayetteville State University is located in Fayetteville, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Fayetteville State University?
- Fayetteville State University is a public university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fayetteville State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Fayetteville State University is approximately 80%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Fayetteville State University?
- Fayetteville State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $3,969 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Fayetteville State University?
- Fayetteville State University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,495 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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