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Fayetteville State University

#595 in US ranking Fayetteville, NC
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Cost

Cost / year
$18,958
Tuition & fees
$4,412
Avg. aid
$6,627
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
890–1090
ACT range
15–19

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median salary
$47,921
1 yr after graduation

What does Fayetteville State University offer in terms of athletics?

Fayetteville State's Broncos compete in NCAA Division II athletics as members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Varsity competition is distinct from open-participation recreation: team places depend on the sport's recruiting and eligibility rules.

Representative varsity sports include football, basketball, bowling, cross-country, track and field, softball, and volleyball. Students who do not compete on a varsity team can look for available intramural or recreational activities and campus fitness facilities. Because sports offerings and participation schedules can change, prospective athletes should check the current team roster and recruiting information for their sport rather than rely on a general list of activities.

What student groups and Associations are available at Fayetteville State University?

FSU offers student leadership and involvement through organizations including the Student Government Association, Student Activities Council, Residence Hall Association, and National Pan-Hellenic Council. These groups serve different purposes, from student representation and programming to residence-hall engagement and fraternity and sorority coordination.

Students can also look for academic, professional, cultural, service, and performing-arts organizations related to their interests. A campus newspaper, student media opportunities, theater, choral groups, and a marching band broaden the ways students may participate. Recognition and active status can change, so the current student-organization directory is more useful than an older list when deciding whom to contact.

Who studies at Fayetteville State University?

FSU reported total enrollment of 7,107 students in the supplied 2024-25 enrollment figures. Its population includes traditional-age undergraduates, transfer students, older learners, and graduate students.

Among new degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates, 794 were first-time students and 1,002 transferred in. About 75% of students were North Carolina residents, while approximately 21% came from other U.S. states. FSU's historically Black identity is reflected in its enrollment: a separate reported ethnic breakdown counted 4,090 Black or African American students, alongside students identifying with other racial and ethnic groups.

Students' ages also vary considerably. The reported counts include substantial numbers in their late twenties, thirties, and forties, so an applicant returning to school would not be unusual in the enrollment profile. Because enrollment and demographic figures can come from different reporting populations and years, they should not be combined into an assumed percentage without checking their definitions.

How does student life look like at Fayetteville State University?

Everyday life at FSU spans a residential campus and a much larger commuting population: reported housing figures put approximately 26% of students on campus and 74% commuting. A student's experience will therefore depend partly on class schedule, travel time, and participation outside the classroom.

Welcome activities, student programming, performing arts, recreation, and campus events provide opportunities to meet peers. FSU also reports a student health clinic, personal or psychological counseling, and a veterans affairs office. Applicants who expect to use a particular service should check its hours and eligibility, especially if they will take evening classes or primarily online courses. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 21 to 1; it describes the institution overall, not the size of every class.

What libraries are available to students at Fayetteville State University?

The Charles W. Chesnutt Library is FSU's main campus library. It provides a place for study and access to the research materials students need for coursework.

Reported library provisions include reservable study rooms. Students should also consult the library for research assistance, databases, electronic journals, and borrowing options when materials are not held locally. Remote access rules matter for commuters and online students, while students planning late study sessions should check posted hours: the library is not reported as having a routinely open 24-hour study area.

Fayetteville State University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

7107

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

761

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

257 full time, 100 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Fayetteville State University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 6,074
Graduate: 1,033

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 4,942
Part-time: 2,165

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 466
Men: 295

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 597
Black or African American: 4,090
White: 792
American Indian or Alaska Native: 70
Asian: 71
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 7
Two or more races: 351
Unknown: 133

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Fayetteville State University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

Both–Men

Bowling

Women––

Cross-country running

Both–Men

Football

Men–Men

Golf

Men–Men

Track and field

Women––

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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