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Fayetteville State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Fayetteville State University men's football recruiting profile. Fayetteville State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Led by head coach Richard Hayes, Fayetteville State University pairs a 82% acceptance rate with a 38% graduation rate and a $7,811 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
75
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,337
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
82%
State
North Carolina
City
Fayetteville
Address
1200 Murchison Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 66% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Richard Hayes
Jr. Football Head Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 27% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
38%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$37,831
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$40,144
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 99% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$1,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$5,000
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,449
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$7,811
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 44% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,358,522
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$267,229
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