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ROTC at Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC · public

Yes — Fayetteville State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Campbell University through cross-town agreements.

Fayetteville State University campus
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

Fayetteville State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Fayetteville State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 24.7 mi
→ Campbell University (Campbell University Army ROTC)

Host institution.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Fayetteville State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 17 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 57 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • Black49%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • Black61%
  • White15%
  • Hispanic12%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.

Admissions

Admission rate82%
SAT range (25th–75th)890–1,090
ACT range (25th–75th)15–19
Test policyTest-optional

These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

In-state tuition$4,353
Out-of-state tuition$8,353
Average net price$7,892
6-year graduation rate38%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Fayetteville State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Fayetteville State University has 5,762 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.

Yellow Ribbon & veteran support

Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.

Yellow Ribbon: Fayetteville State University takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
GraduateBusiness and EconomicsUp to $2,676
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Fayetteville State University: FAQ

Does Fayetteville State University have ROTC?

Yes — Fayetteville State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Campbell University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can Fayetteville State University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Campbell University, 25 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Fayetteville State University Air Force ROTC Det 607).

Is ROTC at Fayetteville State University on campus or cross-town?

Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Fayetteville State University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Fayetteville State University and train with the unit at Campbell University.

School links and location

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Location: Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298

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IPEDS UNITID: 198543

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