Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Fitchburg, MA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,752 students. The acceptance rate is 87%. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,874.
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
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