Fitchburg State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Fitchburg State University
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Fitchburg State University is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,349, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $970, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $7,050.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
85% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile980-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
7k
Students enrolled
64%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
69%
Unknown
4%
Black
10%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
19
Total Online Enrollment
4,268
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.64% online, 36% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's6% online
Graduate Certificate17% online
Master's33% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
75%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
44%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 9 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 12 | History | |||
| 13 | History. | |||
| 14 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 15 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 16 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 18 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Psychology. | |||
| 21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 22 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 23 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 24 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.