First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | October 6, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uncfsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Fayetteville State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 142 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 142, MATH 241 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 111, BIOL 111L, BIOL 131, BIOL 131L…8 BIOL 111, BIOL 111L, BIOL 131, BIOL 131L (non-BIOL major) BIOL 150, BIOL 150L, BIOL 131, BIOL 131l (STEM majors) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 141, CHEM 141L | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 NSCI 111, NSCI 111L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 ENGL 110, ENGL 120 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 211, HIST 212 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 210 |
Show all 22 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 142 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 142, MATH 241 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 111, BIOL 111L, BIOL 131, BIOL 131L…8 BIOL 111, BIOL 111L, BIOL 131, BIOL 131L (non-BIOL major) BIOL 150, BIOL 150L, BIOL 131, BIOL 131l (STEM majors) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 141, CHEM 141L | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 141, CHEM 141L, CHEM 161, CHEM 161L | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 NSCI 111, NSCI 111L | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHYS 115, PHYS 125L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 ENGL 110, ENGL 120 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 211, HIST 212 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 210 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 STAT 202 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 6 CSC 105, CSC 120 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 211 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 212 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 NSCI 111, NSCI 111L | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 PHYS 116, PHYS 126L | |
| European History | 3 | 6 HIST 110, HIST 120 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 110, SPAN 120 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 9 SPAN 120, SPAN 211, SPAN 212 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 12 SPAN 211, SPAN 212, SPAN 230, SPAN 240 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 CSC 105 - Intro to Comp Science for Technical Majors | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ART 211 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 MUSI 152, MUSI 281 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FREN 110, FREN 120 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 9 FREN 120, FREN 211, FREN 212 | |
| Physics B | 3 | 4 NSCI 111, NSCI 111L | |
| Physics B | 4 | 8 PHYS 115, PHYS 125L, PHYS 116, PHYS 126L | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 NSCI 111, NSCI 111L | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 PHYS 126, PHYS 126L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 NSCI 111, NSCI 111L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 PHYS 125, PHYS 125L |
Source: uncfsu.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 181 |
| Business Administration and Management | 171 |
| Psychology | 140 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 93 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 82 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Accounting | 48 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 48 |
Show the other 25 majors
| Social Work | 36 |
| Fire Services Administration | 33 |
| Computer Science | 29 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
| Art/Art Studies | 18 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 17 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Strategic Intelligence | 14 |
| History | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Management Information Systems | 5 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Fayetteville, NC
393,812 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
136 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
32°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
53 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,130 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Shaw University50 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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