Fayetteville State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

82%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
NaN%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Fayetteville State University has a diverse student body with 82% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
17.3%(1,213)
Hispanic
10.1%(703)
African American
60.9%(4,258)
Asian
1.6%(115)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(88)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(21)
Two or More Races
6.2%(433)
Unknown
2.3%(161)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color82%
Total Enrollment8,367
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Fayetteville State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Fayetteville State University has a gender distribution of 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.3%(2,137)
Women
69.7%(4,912)

Gender Statistics

Men2,137

26% of total enrollment

Women4,912

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Fayetteville State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 32% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.4%(372)
18-19
23.9%(1,399)
20-21
17.1%(1,001)
22-24
14.3%(834)
25+
38.3%(2,239)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
0.9%(9)
22-24
12.2%(122)
25+
86.8%(871)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

32%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Fayetteville State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(8)

Regional Representation

International8

NaN% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

82%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

32%

Non-Traditional Age

Fayetteville State University - Demographics & Diversity