Fayetteville State University

The history of Fayetteville State University goes back to 1867, when seven black men bought two lots on Gillespie Street. They maintained this area as a site where the black youth of Fayetteville would be educated. It was declared as a Normal School in 1877, and renamed State Colored Normal School. The school became Fayetteville State Teachers College in 1939, and Fayetteville State University in 1969.

Fayetteville State University currently has over 70 registered student organizations, sororities and fraternities. It participates in about 10 NCAA sports and has won several championships. Famous alumni include former professional football player Chris Armstrong, professional basketball player Darrell Armstrong and former NFL player and wrestler Sylvester Ritter.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, security and law enforcement, and therapy and counseling.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Fayetteville State is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 6,692 in 2007-2008 (5,822 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Fayetteville State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Fayetteville State provides on-campus housing for 1,274 of its 5,822 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 58 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 35 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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