Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
6,515 applied, 5,352 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Fayetteville State University cost?
$10,009 a year in-state
Out of state: about $14,009 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $18,958.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$9,076
$30,000–$48,000
$8,264
$48,000–$75,000
$10,115
$75,000–$110,000
$13,498
over $110,000
$16,107
Sticker, in-state
$18,958
In-state, with aid
$10,009
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $8,412 a year, against $4,412 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $4,000 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Fayetteville State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Fayetteville State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Fayetteville State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate?
82% for fall 2024: 5,352 of 6,515 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Fayetteville State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 890 to 1090 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Fayetteville State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,115 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $18,958.
How much does Fayetteville State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Fayetteville State University is $8,412 a year, against $4,412 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $10,009 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $4,000 tuition gap gives about $14,009 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Fayetteville State University's graduation rate?
35% of students finish within six years and 21% within four (IPEDS).
