BEGINS HERE. SUCCESS
STUDENT SUCCESS IS OUR
#1 PRIORITY
30-60-90
FSU FREE SUMMER SCHOOL REACHES RECORD
4,463
ENROLLMENT IN 2024
Fayetteville State University's 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program has set a new enrollment record for the second year in a row. Two-thirds of its nearly 7,000 student population participated in the Free Summer School Program. After completing its fourth year,
“FSU is doubling down on its commitment to ensuring that students have real pathways of obtaining their degree in four years or less, which also equates to less debt in their pursuit of graduating.”
— FSU’s 12th Chancellor, Darrell T. Allison
Chancellor Darrell T. Allison announcing record Free Summer School enrollment on June 19, 2024.
WHAT IS 30-60-90?
“The
benefits of the Free Summer School program are invaluable and has significantly decreased the financial burden of my family,”
— Deborah Cathcart Sophomore, Criminal Justice Major
Ask any student on campus, and they’ll tell you that “30-60-90” is more than just a phrase—they know it stands for opportunity, success, and progress, all at no cost to them!
Fayetteville State University’s 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program is designed to help students stay on track to graduate in four years or less. By offering free summer courses, this program not only supports timely graduation but also helps reduce student debt, aligning with the priorities of both the UNC System and the State of North Carolina.
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On June 19, 2024, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison announced a $750,000 donation from a private foundation to support the program’s student success initiatives. With 4,463 students enrolled this past summer, the program has seen a nearly 21% increase since its launch in 2021.
SUMMER ENROLLMENT
221 446 COMPARISION
4,463
Students Enrolled
224 474
Total Instructors
Total Courses
2023
Students Enrolled 4,185
Total Instructors
Total Courses
BOOSTING FORWARD STUDENT SPOTLIGHT BRONCO BOOST
"Bronco Boost gave me a huge advantage when it pertains to school. It taught me how to navigate college the right way. The program instilled discipline and a great foundation to kick off my collegiate academics, as well as athletic career. I was able to compete as a freshman on the football field as well as establish a 3.4 GPA during my freshman year.
I was chosen as a mentor for the program this past year. Becoming a mentor for kids that were in my position a year ago and teaching them the same skills I learned has really made me proud. Overall, the Bronco Boost Program has been great to me and I'm glad I was a part of it."
— Anthony Greene Sophomore, Information Systems Major
BOOSTING FORWARD
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
Since 2023, Fayetteville State University has hosted First-time Freshmen and Transfer students embarking on their FSU journey through an intensive 7-week residential program.
Through this program, freshmen completed three courses, earning eight credits toward their degree before the fall semester even began. The program helps high school graduates adapt to campus life over the summer and ensures a smooth transition for transfer students to FSU.
Courses Completed
ENGL 110
MATH 129
FINC 100
Student Experiences include:
• College and Career Advising
• Service and Experiential Learning
• Peer & Alumni Mentorship
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
63% Female Students (46)
Students completed the Bronco Boost Summer Bridge Program
37% Male Students (27)
Total Counties Represented
25
46 From Eastern Carolina Counties
Students
3.30 Average GPA 100% All attempted credits
Strong Networks Established Successful Completion
Connections to Co-Curricular Opportunities
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
95 First-Time Freshmen
102 Students completed the Bronco Boost Summer Bridge Program
24 Total Counties Represented
7 Transfer Students
3.50
Tier I & II Counties Represented
FALL ENROLLMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Fayetteville State University has surpassed 7,000 students for Fall 2024, marking the third consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment.
This growth is in part due to the success of FSU’s 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program, which has helped students earn credits and stay on track to graduate in four years or less.
By offering free summer courses, the program supports student persistence and timely degree completion, contributing to FSU’s impressive retention rate of over 75% for the second year in a row. With nearly 800 first-time freshmen, over 1,000 transfer students, and more than 2,200 military-affiliated students joining the Bronco family, FSU continues to be a leader in providing affordable, accessible education.
2024 S N A P S H O T
797 3,292 2,288 1,001 7,107
2023 S N A P S H O T
807 3,110 2,168 924 6,787
ALL-TIME HIGH FOR MILITARY-AFFILIATED STUDENTS
3rd Consecutive Year – 2,288
2nd Consecutive Year
4.4% INCREASE IN CONTINUING STUDENTS
Over 4,200 enrolled
30% OF TRANSFER STUDENTS ARE FROM BRONCO BENEFIT
Bronco Benefit is our Transfer Initiative with 16 Partner Institutions
EQUIPPED TO SUCCEED
FSU-LENOVO PARTNERSHIP
Fayetteville State University, in partnership with Lenovo, provided free laptops to the Class of 2028 on August 26-29 to kick off the Fall 2024 semester.
As part of a four-year initiative, Lenovo will provide 800 laptops annually to FSU freshmen, totaling 3,200 laptops. Chancellor Darrell T. Allison praised the partnership for equipping students with tools for success, while Lenovo’s Cheo Johnson emphasized their commitment to empowering students through technology. This collaboration supports FSU’s mission to help students graduate on time and excel academically.
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