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Fayetteville State University is a four-year public university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It was established in 1867 and now offers bachelors degrees in over 40 areas and masters degrees in over 20 areas. FSU is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System and a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. FSU is organized into the following schools and colleges:
WFSS-FM is an NPR news and jazz radio station owned and operated by the university. FSU is a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Broncos.
Fayetteville, NC is home to Fayetteville State. Fayetteville is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Fayetteville State go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 470.
Fayetteville State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 6,692 enrolled students (as of 2007). Fayetteville State has a large minority student population.
The school offers students meal plans. Fayetteville State values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
General Phone: (910) 672-1111
http://www.uncfsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 178 | sociology, history, English, political science, Spanish language, geography |
| Business And Management | 165 | business management, accounting, finance, managerial economics, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 136 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, middle school teaching, business teaching, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 112 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, fire services administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 102 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | social work |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 25 | stagecraft |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Fayetteville State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 685 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 162 | 12 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 1 |
Fayetteville State is a historically black college.
In 2007, Fayetteville State had a total enrollment of 6,692 students (5,475 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 71% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 92% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Fayetteville State offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 5,475 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fayetteville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,155 | 1,664 | 77% | 839 | 50% |
| Men | 695 | 520 | 75% | 278 | 53% |
| Women | 1,460 | 1,144 | 78% | 561 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 470 |
| SAT Writing | 370 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,422 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,604 |
| Room and board | $ 4,870 |
| Room charge | $ 2,870 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,680 |
Financial Aid:
Fayetteville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 292800)
Fayetteville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 86 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $91,543 | 3 | $105,071 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $89,030 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $75,080 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $66,514 | 5 | $58,009 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $30,397 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $76,146 | 16 | $72,948 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $82,719 | 12 | $76,128 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $66,243 | 14 | $65,388 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 74 | $61,015 | 51 | $58,328 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $50,749 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $48,210 | 15 | $51,249 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 8 | $49,795 | 10 | $51,933 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 151 | $64,858 | 106 | $59,384 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 35 | 93 |
| Football | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 20 | 22 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fayetteville State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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