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Fayetteville State University

1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301

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Fayetteville State University School Description

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 led 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.

FSU is ideally located. Students enjoy a close, personal community that is small enough to invite participation, yet large enough to offer a diverse array of cultural, social, and recreational activities.

FSU is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), with specialized accreditation in Education, Nursing, Social Work and other areas. The accreditation process is underway in several other disciplines.


The university offers 43 undergraduate, 23 master’s degree programs, and one doctoral degree program in the arts and sciences, business and economics, and education, including new undergraduate degree programs in Forensics, Fire Science, Communications, Management Information Systems, Art Education, and Birth through Kindergarten. A variety of new high-demand programs are on the drawing board.

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Fayetteville State University

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Fayetteville State University is a four-year public comprehensive regional university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As of 2009, HBCU enrolls over 6,000 students, offering Bachelor’s degrees in 43 areas, Master's degrees in 22 areas, and one doctoral degree in educational leadership. FSU is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System and is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. The primary mission of Fayetteville State University is to provide quality education to its students through a basic liberal-arts foundation, specialized professional training, and specific graduate programs. The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. WFSS-FM is an NPR News and jazz radio station owned by the university.

History

In 1867, seven African-American men - Matthew N. Leary, Andrew J. Chesnutt, Robert Simmons, George Grainger, Thomas Lomax, Nelson Carter, and David A. Bryant - paid $136 for two lots on Gillespie Street and converted themselves into a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees to maintain this property permanently as a site for the education of black children in Fayetteville.

General O. Howard of the Freedman's Bureau, one of the best-known friends of black education, erected a building on this site, and the institution became known as the Howard School. By a legislative act of 1877, the North Carolina General Assembly provided for the establishment of a Normal School for the education of black teachers. The Howard School was chosen as the most promising because of its successful record during the previous ten years. It was designated a teacher training institution, and its name was changed to the State Colored Normal School.

In 1939, under Dr. J. Ward Seabrook the school became Fayetteville State Teachers College, thereafter being authorized to grant the Bachelor of Science degree in Education. The college received both state and regional accreditation in 1947. Dr. Seabrook retired in 1956 and was succeeded by Dr. Rudolph Jones. During Dr. Jones’ administration, the curriculum was expanded to include majors in secondary education and programs leading to degrees outside the teaching field. The name of the school was changed to Fayetteville State College in 1963. Also, under Dr. Jones’ leadership, six additions were made to the physical plant to accommodate a rapidly expanding enrollment.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Broncos

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,029
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,604
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Fayetteville State University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Fayetteville State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 67%
Men 33%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 72%
Caucasian 17%
Other 6%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 91%
Out-of-State 9%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 91%
South Carolina 1%
Virginia 1%
District of Columbia 1%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 24%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Baseball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Track (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)

Fayetteville State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,422 $ 13,604  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,826 $ 12,008  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,218 $ 1,218  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,083 71%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,366 42%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,415 57%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,134 72%  
Any Aid:
   93%  

Fayetteville State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 77% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 380, Math: 390
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 470
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 19%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 12, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Fayetteville State University

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Anna B
Anna B

Question: how many people are enrolled in fayetteville state university?

26 months ago
joanie774
joani...

Best Answer

From FSU's website, it states that there are 6300 students, but I do believe that includes graduate students. If you are interested in this university, I can tell you that you will receive a decent and definitely affordable education! They also have awesome programs in education, but I have heard that their Nursing program needs some work. I would like to remind you, that even though FSU likes to tout their diversity, they are still an HBCU (historically black college or University) and many of their social activities are going to reflect that. From their greek life, to the acts they book during homecoming, it is all going to be more culturally black oriented.
stergre1975
stergre...

Question: Founder of these HBCU's?

I am doing research on a few HBCU's and would like to know the founders of the colleges. These HBCU's are in North Carolina and the founders are graduates of Shaw University. I located the founder of North Carolina Central University but I could not find the founder's name for 2 other HBCU's. I would like to know who are the founders of the following institutions; Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University Thanks.
30 months ago
Schris
Schris

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In 1939, under Dr. J. Ward Seabrook the school became Fayetteville State Teachers College, thereafter being authorized to grant the Bachelor of Science degree in Education. The college received both state and regional accreditation in 1947. Dr. Seabrook retired in 1956 and was succeeded by Dr. Rudolph Jones. During Dr. Jones’ administration, the curriculum was expanded to include majors in secondary education and programs leading to degrees outside the teaching field. The name of the school was changed to Fayetteville State College in 1963. Also, under Dr. Jones’ leadership, six additions were made to the physical plant to accommodate a rapidly expanding enrollment. I couldn't find the founder on ECSU. Interesting Facts Shaw University has been called the mother of African-American colleges in North Carolina. North Carolina Central, Elizabeth City State, and Fayetteville State Universities were founded by Shaw graduates. The founder of Livingstone College spent his first two college years at Shaw before transferring to Lincoln University, and what is now A&T State University was located on Shaw’s campus during its first year of existence. In addition, the Student Non-Violence Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was an outgrowth of a conference held on the campus of Shaw University in 1960
chickenhair
chicken...

Question: Do Fayetteville State University have online classes?

33 months ago
NGC6205
NGC6205

Best Answer

Yes, Fayetteville State University has online classes. http://www.uncfsu.edu/conted/onlineprograms.htm
kguy83
kguy83

Question: What's the difference between a State University and a Technical Community College?

For example Fayetteville State University and a Fayettville Technical Community College. Both are in Fayetteville, NC.
35 months ago
Steve C
Steve C

Best Answer

the difference is this --- usually at a community college you won't get a four-year degree (radically decreased earning potential with a 2 year as opposed to 4 year degree) you will have many fewer course options with far less qualified professors (usually these teachers are pretty good -- but their teaching is aimed at GED students and part-time, non-traditional students -- basically, they can't push as hard and so the level of education drops) in general, the state university will provide a top notch education and the community college is where you go if you can't get into a state or other college. it's a good option if it's the only option (actually, it's a great option in those circumstances)... but most people go there just to prove themselves qualified to transfer to and attend state university... if you have the option, go state. no doubt

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