Fayetteville State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
82.15%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.84%
Freshmen Enrollment
794
SAT Scores
990
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,515 students have applied and 5,352 students have allowed to admit to Fayetteville State University (Acceptance rate: 82.15%). Fayetteville State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.84 % where 794 students have finally enrolled out of 5,352 admitted students.
Fayetteville State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Pfeiffer University and ECPI University-Greensboro, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 96.03%).
Fayetteville State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.74%).
How to Apply to Fayetteville State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Fayetteville State.
| Admission | https://www.uncfsu.edu/admission-and-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www2.cfnc.org/exclusive.html#/applicationlogin/fsu/unc/fsuundergradapp |
| Financial Aid | https://www.uncfsu.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uncfsu.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Disability Service | https://www.uncfsu.edu/students-with-disabilities-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Fayetteville State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Fayetteville State University is 990 and the average ACT score is 17. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville State University | 990 | 17 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Fayetteville State University, 18 students submitted SAT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 990 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 490 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 500 | 540 |
| Total | 890 | 990 | 1,090 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Fayetteville State University, 62 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| English | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Mathematics | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Fayetteville State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Fayetteville State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |