Fayetteville State University Acceptance Rate
Fayetteville, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,043
- Admitted
- 4,029
- Yield
- 20%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate has risen from 50.3% in 2014–15 to 79.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,110 to 5,043 (+23%) over that period.
Its 79.9% rate makes Fayetteville State University more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82.5% for women vs 74.8% for men, a 7.7-point gap). Fayetteville State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,110 | 2,068 | 50.3% | 476 |
| 2015–16 | 3,943 | 2,381 | 60.4% | 631 |
| 2016–17 | 4,611 | 2,733 | 59.3% | 647 |
| 2017–18 | 3,859 | 2,607 | 67.6% | 670 |
| 2018–19 | 4,130 | 2,803 | 67.9% | 618 |
| 2019–20 | 4,858 | 3,328 | 68.5% | 678 |
| 2020–21 | 4,611 | 3,660 | 79.4% | 736 |
| 2021–22 | 4,135 | 3,393 | 82.1% | 632 |
| 2022–23 | 4,116 | 3,344 | 81.2% | 786 |
| 2023–24 | 5,043 | 4,029 | 79.9% | 807 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,310 | 2,732 | 82.5% |
| Men | 1,733 | 1,297 | 74.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 445–520 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 410–525 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–20 | 10% |
How Fayetteville State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate?
Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate is 79.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,029 admitted of 5,043 applicants).
Is Fayetteville State University test optional?
Fayetteville State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fayetteville State University?
Fayetteville State University received 5,043 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,029.
What SAT score do you need for Fayetteville State University?
Admitted students at Fayetteville State University typically scored 445–520 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–525 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fayetteville State University getting harder to get into?
Fayetteville State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 50.3% in 2014–15 to 79.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uncfsu.edu/.