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Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University is a medium, public institution located in Fitchburg, ma. Founded in 1894, Fitchburg State University offers undergraduate degrees in 76 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,911 undergraduates
cost $10,921 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Fitchburg State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.1%
SAT score average 1124
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.29
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Fitchburg State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Curriculum and Instruction
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Special Education and Teaching
Human Resources Management and Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,921
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,516
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,100
Cost of attendance* $27,737
Average financial aid package $13,137
Estimated cost $14,600 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,001
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,516
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,100
Cost of attendance* $33,817
Average financial aid package $13,137
Estimated cost $20,680 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Fitchburg State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,911, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

6,301

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
29%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
55%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Fitchburg State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
phone 978-345-2151
address www.fitchburgstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Dance club

Fitchburg activities board

Greek life

Improv club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Fitchburg State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Fitchburg State University?

Fitchburg State University is located in Fitchburg, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University? 

The acceptance rate for Fitchburg State University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Fitchburg State University?

The average high school GPA for Fitchburg State University students was 3.29.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Fitchburg State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Fitchburg State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $110,948.

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