Under 3% of the students at Fayetteville State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $17,626 | $29,234 |
| Tuition | $5,379 | $16,987 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $9,440 | $9,440 |
| Books & Supplies | $420 | $420 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,387 | $2,387 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 75% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 62% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 73% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 57% |
Fayetteville State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Fayetteville State University was 2.95.
In 2020, 51% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 410 | 430 |
| 75th Percentile | 490 | 510 |
In 2020, 45% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 16 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 20 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Psychology, General |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |