Fayetteville State University's published cost of attendance is $16,652. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $6,233, middle-income families pay around $8,983, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,112.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $16,652 |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,353 |
| Room and Board | $11,449 |
| Books and Supplies | $372 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,760 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $7,892 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,233 |
| $30–48k | $6,908 |
| $48–75k | $8,983 |
| $75–110k | $13,354 |
| $110k+ | $14,112 |
Fayetteville State University's published cost of attendance is $16,652. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $6,233, middle-income families pay around $8,983, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,112. Azimuth ranks Fayetteville State University #124 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public regional university, Fayetteville State positions itself as an accessible entry point to four-year credentials, and the net-price structure reflects that mission across income levels. Need-based aid reaches a substantial share of the student body. Financial aid packages close much of the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, with $8,760 in average aid savings relative to the published cost of attendance. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,987, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,791; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,687, median federal debt of $22,987 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Fayetteville State University earn median 4-year earnings of $51,687, placing Fayetteville State University in the 11.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,293 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 52.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fayetteville State University #1115 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 213 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $88,701, ranked #144 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 163 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $43,358, ranked #286 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 134 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,094, ranked #331 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 90 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,660, ranked #189 nationally in its major.
