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Tuition

$9,100

$15,180

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,163
Declined + 941
Total Received 3,104
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Public

4,162

undergraduate students

2,726

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

47%

53%

male

female

1  :  16

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
9%
500-599
43%
400-499
37%
300-399
10%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
43%
400-499
40%
300-399
5%
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
36%
400-499
46%
300-399
11%
composite english math
30-36
0
24-29
17%
18-23
64%
12-17
19%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communication/Media
  2. Business Administration
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies
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Fitchburg, MA

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School Facts

Fitchburg State, founded in 1894, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 45-acre campus is located near downtown Fitchburg, 50 miles northwest of Boston.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 6,888
Established in 1894
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 3518
ACT 1902

Right Now

Fitchburg, MA

45-acre campus in Fitchburg (population: 40,449), 25 miles from Worcester and 50 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston. School operates transportation to bus and train stations. Public transportation serves campus.

Fitchburg State University
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
40%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
65%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
2 fraternities 1% of male students
 
3 sororities 3% of female students
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
9%
500-599
43%
400-499
37%
300-399
10%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
43%
400-499
40%
300-399
5%
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
36%
400-499
46%
300-399
11%
composite english math
30-36
0
24-29
17%
18-23
64%
12-17
19%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,163
Declined + 941
Total Received 3,104

Admissions Contact

Kay Reynolds
Director of Admissions
P: 800 705-9692
F: 978 665-4540
admissions@fitchburgstate.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $970
Additional fees 7,330
Books & supplies 800
Total $9,100

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 978 665-3156
F: 978 665-3559
finaid@fitchburgstate.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Pamela McCafferty
Dean of Enrollment Management
pmccafferty@fitchburgstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
ECAC Hockey (Division III), Little East Conference (Division III), Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (Division III), New England Football Conference (Division III)
Mascot
Falcon
School colors
yellow and green

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Athletics Right Now

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Water Polo, Table Tennis, Team Handball

Athletic Directors

Sue Lauder (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Applied Communication
Architectural Technology
Arts Education
Biology
Biology/Exercise Science
Biology/Secondary Education
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Communication Studies
Communications Media
Communications/Media Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Construction Technology
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Teaching
Developmental Psychology
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science/Secondary Education
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education
Education Leadership/Management
Electronics Engineering
Elementary Education
Elementary Education-Classroom Teaching
English
English/Secondary Education
Environmental Biology
Exercise Sport Science
Facilities Management
Film/Video Production
Finance
Fitness Management
Forensic Nursing
Game Design
Geography
Graphic Design
History
History/Secondary Education
Human Resources Management
Human Services
Industrial Technology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Interactive Media
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business/Economics
Library Media
Literature
Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics/Secondary Education
Mental Health/Counseling
Middle School Education
Nursing
Occupational Education
Occupational/Vocational Education
Photography
Political Science
Professional Communication
Professional Writing
Psychology
Reading Specialist
School Counseling
School Principalship
Science Education
Secondary Education
Sociology
Special Education
Special Education/Guided Studies
Special Education/Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Supervision/Instructional Leadership
Teaching of Biology
Teaching of English
Teaching of History
Technical Theatre Arts
Technical/Professional Writing
Technology Education
Television Production
Theatre

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communication/Media
  2. Business Administration
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,888

total students

92%

8%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

60%

4,162
students

Female
53%
2,222

Male
47%
1,940

Graduate

40%

2,726
students

Female
77%
2,092

Male
23%
634

undergraduateFull-time

79%

3,329
students

Female
55%
1,799

Male
45%
1,530

undergraduatePart-time

21%

833
students

Female
51%
423

Male
49%
410

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
77%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

87%

Transfer applicants accepted

54%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 6
Countries most often represented China
Greece
India
Kenya
Thailand
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Tracey Sarefield
Advisor
978 665-3089
tsarefie@fitchburgstate.edu

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