2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$6,718
Net Price
82%
Admitted
19%
Enrolled
37%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Fayetteville State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 6,748. In 2021, there were 230 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #26 in North Carolina and ranks #1129 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master
Psychology Graduates
230
Total Enrollment
6,748
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Fayetteville State University
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North Carolina Rank
Combining ranking factors for 50 schools that offer psychology degrees in North Carolina, Fayetteville State University ranks #26.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Fayetteville State University ranks #1129.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Fayetteville State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Research Psychology and Social Work. At the master level General Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA |
General Psychology | 126 | – | 8 |
Research Psychology | – | 1 | – |
Social Work | 40 | 18 | 37 |
Total Graduates | 166 | 19 | 45 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 4,135 students applied to the Fayetteville State University. The university admitted 82% and 19% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for North Carolina universities is 8,265. On average, all North Carolina institutions admit 68% and 22% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Fayetteville State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 63%. Compared to all North Carolina four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for Fayetteville State University is 37%, compared to 52% for all North Carolina universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 84%.
Compare FSU to North Carolina Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Fayetteville State University to the average of all North Carolina four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
FSU
4,135
Applicants
82%
Percent Admitted
19%
Percent Enrolled
63%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
37%
Graduation Rate
NC Colleges
8,265
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 250 or 71% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 100 or 29% part-time faculty members employed at Fayetteville State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 250 or 71%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
FSU
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
71%
Percent Full-Time
29%
Percent Part-Time
71%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NC Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
60%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Fayetteville State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $2,982, and the average cost for books and supplies is $420.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $3,438 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,397.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Fayetteville State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Fayetteville State University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $9,440 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,387 |
Total Living Expenses | $11,827 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $2,982 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $420 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $15,229 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $3,438 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,397 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $5,835 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Fayetteville State University is $6,718. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Fayetteville State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$0 – $30,000 | $5,366 | $5,283 |
$30,001 – $48,000 | $6,605 | $6,415 |
$48,001 – $75,000 | $10,116 | $10,149 |
$75,001 – $110,000 | $12,213 | $9,711 |
$110,001 and more | $14,264 | $14,318 |
Compare Fayetteville State University to all North Carolina universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
FSU
$15,229
Cost to Attend
$7,646
Average Financial Aid
81%
Percent Receiving Aid
$6,718
Net Price
NC Colleges
$38,617
Cost to Attend
$18,018
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,190
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 575 or 81%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,856 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,646.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 3,856 | $7,646 |
Pell Grants | 2,916 | $5,362 |
Federal Student Loans | 2,698 | $6,581 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Fayetteville State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
FSU
3,856
Grant or Scholarship Aid
41%
Grants or Scholarships
2,916
Number of Pell Grants
31%
Pell Grants
2,698
Federal Student Loans
28%
Federal Student Loans
NC Colleges
3,219
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
1,669
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,203
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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