| NCAT vs. Fayetteville State |
#269 in National Universities #17 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #52 in Federal Region IV Universities #25 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,813 North Carolina Residents $20,673 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,353 North Carolina Residents $8,353 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,368 North Carolina Residents $21,168 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,791 North Carolina Residents $17,856 Out-of-State |
| More$10,666 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,837 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 17 ACT |
| Tighter49.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.15% |
| Favorable15.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.84% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,311 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,107 |
| Larger12,497 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,074 |
| Larger1,814 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,033 |
| Smaller1,656 | Online Student Population | Larger3,355 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,540) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,413) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,116) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,103) |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 845 | Number of faculty | 331 |
| Higher$95,613 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,312 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.