Fayetteville State University had a total enrollment of 7,107 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fayetteville State University is 4,942 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,165. This means that 69.5% of students enrolled at Fayetteville State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fayetteville State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% Black or African American, 14.7% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.37% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fayetteville State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.8%) and White Female (8.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.6%) and White Female (10.8%).