Fayetteville State University came from humble yet promising beginnings established 145 years ago as the Howard school which was the first teacher training institution for African-Americans in the state of North Carolina. Since then, FSU has grown beyond its original mission of educating Fayetteville's African-American youth to become one of the nation's most diverse campus communities, prioritizing community & regional outreach and service. Boasting a top rated institution of more than 6,300 students, over 900 faculty and staff, and 67 programs of study at all academic levels Fayetteville State University provides a quality liberal-arts founded education.
