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.

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.
Cross-town & partner options
Fayetteville State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
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 rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 890–1,090 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–19 |
| Test policy | Test-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 rate | 38% |
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.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Business and Economics | Up to $2,676 |
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
These links belong to Fayetteville State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
uncfsu.edu
- Admissions
uncfsu.edu
- Apply
www2.cfnc.org
- Financial aid
uncfsu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
IPEDS UNITID: 198543
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