C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville State, founded in 1867, is a public university. Its 136-acre campus is located in Fayettville. Web Site www.uncfsu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,393 Women 3,247 (60.2%) Men 2,146 (39.8%) Graduate Students 833 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 67% of 3,882 applicants were admitted Yes Yes June 30 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.29 SAT Math 430-500 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 430-510 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 16-20 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $14,104 Out-of-state: $25,712 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,208 Out-of-state: $16,816 Room and Board $7,996 Average Percent of Need Met 78% Average Freshman Award $12,083 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $25,215
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 266 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 25% of classes 40-49 students: 6% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Fayetteville Population 204,408 Nearest Metropolitan Area Raleigh Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students in College Housing 28% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II Mascot Bronco Sororities 1% of women participate Fraternities 1% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 77.5% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 2.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.6% Asian 63.0% Black/African-American 7.1% Hispanic/Latino 1.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 18.3% White 5.1% Unknown 0.3% from 13 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History 1 Academic Electives 6 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1200 Murchison Road City, State, Zip Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298 Phone (910) 672-1371 Fax (910) 672-1769 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@uncfsu.edu Yes Yes Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission June 30 Available Rolling July 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Recommended for all freshmen Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 430-500 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading 430-510 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 67% of 3,882 applicants were admitted 69% of 2,588 applicants were admitted 64% of 1,294 applicants were admitted 1,027 (39%) of 2,620 admitted students enrolled 629 (35%) of 1,791 admitted students enrolled 398 (48%) of 829 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.29 3.75 and Above 24% 3.50-3.74 14% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 19% 2.50-2.99 25% 2.00-2.49 3% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 16-20 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 5% Top quarter: 24% Top half: 59% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $14,104 Out-of-state: $25,712 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,208 Out-of-state: $16,816 Room and Board $7,996 Books and Supplies $400 Other Expenses $500 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline March 1 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002928 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 78% Average Award $12,083 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 424 (97.9%) of freshmen 401 (94.6%) of applicants 398 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need 46 (11.6%) of aid recipients Received by 397 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,137 Received by 331 (83.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,471 Received by 16 (4.0%) of aid recipients 2 (.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $750 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $10,632 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,562 (91.2%) of undergraduates 3,380 (94.9%) of applicants 3,319 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need 373 (11.2%) of aid recipients Received by 3,259 (98.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,083 Received by 2,724 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,338 Received by 81 (2.4%) of aid recipients 2 (.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $750
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 90% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $25,215 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music Local/State Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biotechnology Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Early Childhood Education and Teaching Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Finance, General Fire Services Administration Forensic Science and Technology Geography Health Teacher Education History, General Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education Social Science Teacher Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Visual and Performing Arts, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services Engineering Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 266 Part-Time Faculty 67 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 65% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 25% of classes 40-49 students: 6% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 475,712 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 600 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of School Administration, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Criminal Justice and Criminology Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education English Mathematics Middle School Education Psychology--General Secondary Education Social Sciences Education Social Work Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Educational Leadership and Administration
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Fayetteville Population 204,408 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Raleigh Urban environment 156 acres Temperature 28.8 average low in January, 85 average high in September Rain 113 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 10 mile(s) from campus in Fayetteville 5 mile(s) from campus in Fayetteville 4 mile(s) from campus in Fayetteville HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 72% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing 28% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II Mascot Bronco School Colors Royal blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Bowling x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x Track And Field x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, gymnastics, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, student activities council, pan-hellenic council, residence hall association, illusions and black millennium modeling clubs 1% of women participate 1% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,393 Women 3,247 (60.2%) Men 2,146 (39.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 3,905 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 27 All Graduate Students 833 Yes 2.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.6% Asian 63.0% Black/African-American 7.1% Hispanic/Latino 1.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 18.3% White 5.1% Unknown 0.3% from 13 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 77.5% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years 32.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2019