More selective than 22% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Fayetteville State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Fayetteville State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Fayetteville State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 550 |
| SAT math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 19 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1090 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Fayetteville State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 460–550 | 430–540 | 15–19 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 445–520 | 410–525 | 15–20 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Fayetteville State University compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Fayetteville State University has the 44th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Guilford College | 80% | 46% | $22,270 |
| 41 | Shaw University | 80% | 22% | $16,512 |
| 42 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | 80% | 42% | $17,432 |
| 43 | Western Carolina University | 82% | 60% | $13,315 |
| 44 | Fayetteville State University | 82% | 38% | $7,892 |
| 45 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | 85% | 48% | $20,689 |
| 46 | North Carolina Central University | 87% | 42% | $15,359 |
| 47 | Campbell University | 87% | 61% | $24,516 |
| 48 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 89% | 56% | $10,965 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Fayetteville State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Fayetteville State University admissions questions
What is the Fayetteville State University acceptance rate?
Fayetteville State University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,029 of 5,043 applicants were admitted.
Does Fayetteville State University require the SAT or ACT?
Fayetteville State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Fayetteville State University?
The middle 50% of Fayetteville State University enrolled first-year students scored 890–1090 on the SAT and 15–19 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Fayetteville State University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (807 of 4,029).
Is Fayetteville State University getting harder to get into?
Fayetteville State University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Fayetteville State University overview