Fayetteville State University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Fayetteville, NC · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 460–550 reading and writing, 430–540 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 15–19 composite
  • Average net price: $7,298 a year (2022–23)
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Fayetteville State University GPA requirements

Fayetteville State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Fayetteville State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Fayetteville State University acceptance rate

Fayetteville State University admitted 5,352 of 6,515 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Fayetteville State University is a public 4-year university in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with 6,074 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Fayetteville State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing460490550
SAT Math430500540
ACT Composite151719
ACT English131518
ACT Math141618
2% submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores, as Fayetteville State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 959 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Fayetteville State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Fayetteville State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Fayetteville State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,298 a year at Fayetteville State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at Fayetteville State University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Fayetteville State University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Is Fayetteville State University test optional?

Check Fayetteville State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Fayetteville State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.

Is Fayetteville State University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Fayetteville State University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,352 of 6,515 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Fayetteville State University?

A lot: Fayetteville State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Fayetteville State University students have?

The middle 50% of Fayetteville State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–550 in reading and writing and 430–540 in math; ACT composite 15–19, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Fayetteville State University accept AP credit?

Yes. Fayetteville State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at Fayetteville State University if a parent went there?

No. Fayetteville State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Fayetteville State University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $7,298 a year at Fayetteville State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Fayetteville State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Fayetteville State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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