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#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

Fayetteville State University Admission Requirements

Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Chances of getting into Fayetteville State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
82%
Admission Difficulty for Fayetteville State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Fayetteville State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Fayetteville State University is 82%.  It ranks #39 in North Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Fayetteville State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,393 out of 4,135 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 87 percent on standardized admission tests. Fayetteville State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.11. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Fayetteville State University application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Fayetteville State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Fayetteville State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
830-1040
Applicants Submitting SAT 
5%
SAT Scores for Fayetteville State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 440
SAT Math 25th 390
SAT Composite 25th 830
SAT Scores for Fayetteville State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 520
SAT Math 75th 520
SAT Composite 75th 1040
Average SAT Score 940

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Fayetteville State University score in the top 87 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 830-1040.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Fayetteville State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1040 and Above Good >90%
935 to 1040 Avg + 82%-90%
830 to 935 Avg - 71%-82%
725 to 830 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 725 Low <56%
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Fayetteville State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
14-19 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
19%
ACT Scores for Fayetteville State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 12
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 14
ACT Scores for Fayetteville State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 18
ACT Math 75th 18
ACT Composite 75th 19
Average ACT Score 16

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Fayetteville State University regularly accepts students who score 14 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 87 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 14-19.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Fayetteville State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
19 and Above Good >91%
16 to 19 Avg + 82%-91%
14 to 16 Avg - 73%-82%
12 to 14 Reach 62%-73%
Less than 12 Low <62%
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Fayetteville State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.11
Typical High School Grades 
B

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

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Fayetteville State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Fayetteville State University was 3.11 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #39 in North Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.11 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Fayetteville State University accepts 82% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Fayetteville State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 9.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 38.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

54% of Fayetteville State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Fayetteville State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 6%
Top 25% of class 19%
Top 50% of class 54%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Fayetteville State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,863 1,272 4,135
Accepted 2,438 955 3,393
Acceptance Rate 85% 75% 82%
Enrolled 418 214 632
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 22% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
92

Applicants have 92 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fayetteville State University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fayetteville State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fayetteville State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fayetteville State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198543 IPEDS survey data for Fayetteville State University.

FAQs

Does Fayetteville State University prefer SAT or ACT?

5% of students submit their SAT scores to Fayetteville State University. 19% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Fayetteville State University?

82% of those who apply are granted admission to Fayetteville State University. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Fayetteville State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 830 and 1040. 5% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Fayetteville State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 14 and 19. 19% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.