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Fayetteville, North Carolina 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, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 470.
Fayetteville State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 6,072 enrolled students (as of 2005). Fayetteville State has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Fayetteville State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Fayetteville State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Fayetteville State Unversity (FSU) is a public comprehensive regional university, offering degrees at the baccalureate, master's and doctoral levels. The primary mission of FSU is to provide quality education to its students through a basic liberal arts foundation, specialized professional training, and specific graduate programs. Committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community, the university seeks to prepare its students and graduates to lead meaningful and productive lives. In doing so, FSU strives to produce creative thinkers and leaders who will reach beyond current intellectual and cultural boundaries to become the change agents for shaping the future of America and the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
General Phone: (910) 672-1111
Admissions Phone: (910) 672-1371
Financial Aid Phone: (910) 672-1325
http://www.uncfsu.edu
Fayetteville State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 199 | sociology, history, English, political science, Spanish language, geography |
| Business And Management | 171 | business management, finance, accounting, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 147 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, teacher education, English teaching, middle school teaching, social science teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 98 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 79 | psychology |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | social work |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | stagecraft |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Fayetteville State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 698 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 123 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 11 | 1 |
Fayetteville State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Fayetteville State had a total enrollment of 6,072 students (5,014 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 72% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 82% |
| District of Columbia | 5% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Fayetteville State offers campus housing for 1,300 of its 5,014 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fayetteville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,089 | 1,749 | 84% | 763 | 44% |
| Men | 783 | 612 | 78% | 281 | 46% |
| Women | 1,306 | 1,137 | 87% | 482 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 470 |
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 | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (910) 672-1371
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,596 |
| Room and board | $ 4,120 |
| Room charge | $ 2,320 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,800 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (910) 672-1325
Fayetteville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 69 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 37 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $91,592 | 3 | $89,703 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $84,156 | 3 | $85,769 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $66,550 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 8 | $58,220 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $76,367 | 11 | $78,766 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $71,152 | 10 | $69,755 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $58,513 | 10 | $59,889 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $55,821 | 36 | $54,756 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $43,478 | 17 | $45,444 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $53,457 | 4 | $48,700 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 125 | $58,762 | 78 | $54,808 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 40 | 108 |
| Football | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 25 | 31 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(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 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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