Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University is a public four-year institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a midsize city. The university enrolls 8,367 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 35% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

In the health sciences area, Fayetteville State University offers an associate degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, an associate degree in Registered Nursing, and a bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing. These programs serve students pursuing careers in direct patient care as well as healthcare management and administration.

Fayetteville is located in Cumberland County in southeastern North Carolina and is home to Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), one of the largest military installations in the United States. Fayetteville State University, a historically Black university and part of the University of North Carolina System, serves a diverse student population that includes military-affiliated students and veterans seeking nursing and health administration credentials.