Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg State) is a public university in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It has 3,421 undergraduate and 1,238 graduate/continuing education students, for a total student body enrollment of 4,659. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 25 academic disciplines. The main campus, the McKay Campus School, and athletic fields occupy 79 acres (320,000 m2) in the city of Fitchburg; the biological study fields occupy 120 acres (490,000 m2) in the neighboring towns of Lancaster, Leominster, and Lunenburg.
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87%
Acceptance
$14,262
Net price
2,752
Enrollment
55%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
87%
Acceptance rate
1,150
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$14,262
Average net price
$11,346
In-state tuition
$17,426
Out-of-state tuition
$15,452
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$25,555
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
47%
Students with federal loans
$24,239
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$53,874
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,999
Median earnings (6 yrs)
55%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,112
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,752
Total enrollment
19%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
36%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Fitchburg State University FAQ
Is Fitchburg State University a public or private school?
Fitchburg State University is a public institution located in Fitchburg, MA.
What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?
Fitchburg State University has an acceptance rate of 87%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Fitchburg State University cost?
The average annual net price at Fitchburg State University is $14,262 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,346 in-state and $17,426 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Fitchburg State University?
About 55% of students at Fitchburg State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Fitchburg State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Fitchburg State University students earn a median of $53,874 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fitchburg State University?
Admitted students at Fitchburg State University have an average SAT score of 1,150 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Fitchburg State University?
Fitchburg State University enrolls about 2,752 students.
Campus
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