Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

890–1090

Median ~990

Acceptance rate

82%

Enrollment

5,762

ACT middle 50%

15–19

Current admissions guidance for Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State is a public historically Black university in North Carolina with a reported 890–1090 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. UNC System minimums and FSU's holistic review serve different purposes.

SAT/ACT policy

Under the UNC System policy for 2026–27 applicants, scores are optional with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants below 2.8 must submit at least a 930 SAT or 17 ACT to meet the system minimum.

Application deadlines

FSU reviews completed first-year applications on a rolling basis. Applicants should apply early and follow the university's current admissions calendar for term-specific final dates.

How to use your SAT score

Do not confuse the 930 system minimum for some applicants with a guaranteed-admission score.
A student at or above a 2.8 weighted GPA may use test-optional review.
Submit a stronger score when it adds evidence beyond the transcript or supports scholarship consideration.

Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Fayetteville State freshman admissions · UNC System freshman admission requirements.

How Fayetteville State University compares

The ~990 SAT midpoint ranks #193 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #10 of 10 in NC.
Its 82% acceptance rate is more selective than 24% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (460 Math vs 480 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($40,144) are $22,922 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $4,000 more per year than in-state students ($8,353 vs $4,353).

National SAT rank

#193 of 197

SAT rank in NC

#10 of 10

More selective than

24% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$22,922

What the numbers say about Fayetteville State University

The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 890 to 1090. A planning score near or above 1130 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 480 Reading and Writing and 460 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 82% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 38% completion rate and $40,144 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 990 SAT score Plan for a 1100 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$4,353

Tuition (out-of-state)

$8,353

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$40,144

4-year completion rate (150% time)

38%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 890 and 1090. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1130 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1090 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
990 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
890 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1090

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

890–1080

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 890

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Fayetteville State University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Huston-Tillotson University	Austin, TX	800–1160	39%
Western Kentucky University	Bowling Green, KY	840–1050	94%
Jackson State University	Jackson, MS	820–1070	93%
Hampton University	Hampton, VA	790–1090	62%
CUNY Lehman College	Bronx, NY	850–1150	57%
Roosevelt University	Chicago, IL	900–1180	97%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Fayetteville State University?

Fayetteville State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 890–1090, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1130 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate?

Fayetteville State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 82%.

How much does it cost to attend Fayetteville State University?

In-state tuition is approximately $4,353 and out-of-state is approximately $8,353. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Fayetteville State University test-optional?

When are Fayetteville State University's application deadlines?

FSU reviews completed first-year applications on a rolling basis. Applicants should apply early and follow the university's current admissions calendar for term-specific final dates.

Official site: www.uncfsu.edu