Fayetteville Technical Community College
About Fayetteville Technical Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Fayetteville Technical Community College teaches beside Fort Bragg in North Carolina, and a large share of its students are soldiers, veterans or their families. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1961
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Students
9,471
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
23.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,628
Out-of-state: $8,772
Avg Net Price
$3,589
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$31,861
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
23.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
58.1%
Transfer Out
22%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
42.8%
$/Student
$8.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 23.5% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,628
In-State
$8,772
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,410
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,277
After Financial Aid
$3,589
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,056
Receive Grants
32.8%
Take Loans
17.1%
Tuition is $2,628/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,589.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Fayetteville Technical Community College fund their education.
While in School
32.8%
Get Grants
Free money
17.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,350
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$122/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Gender
63.2%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
9,471
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.1%
First-Gen
27 yrs
Avg Age
44.9%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 27, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 45.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
9,471
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Fayetteville Technical Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 100 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
100
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
58
Men
42
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$31,861
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$36K
584 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
120 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$33K
95 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$51K
87 grads
1yr Earnings
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
$45K
65 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
58 grads
Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.