Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$13,146

$19,226

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
520
75th
600
25th
510
75th
23
25th
14
75th
24
25th
16
75th
25
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,915
Declined 438
Total Received 4,353
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Enrollment

3,133

undergraduate students

3,163

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1894, Fitchburg State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 45-acre campus near downtown Fitchburg, Massachusetts—50 miles northwest of Boston.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,296
Established in 1894
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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60-acre campus in Fitchburg (population: 40,882), 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.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
68%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
520
75th
600
25th
510
75th
23
25th
14
75th
24
25th
16
75th
25
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,915
Declined 438
Total Received 4,353

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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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

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
  • Other
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,655

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,046
Housing $7,648
Food $4,160
Additional fees $2,100
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $26,454
Average Financial Aid - $7,655
Total with Avg. Aid $18,799
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, flag football, handball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Little East Conference, Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Biology Teacher Education yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Game Programming yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Energy Systems Technology/Technician yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Environmental Health yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
History Teacher Education yes yes
History, General yes yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Nursing Practice yes
Photography yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary School Administration/Principalship yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communication/media
  2. Business Administration
  3. Nursing

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

6,296

total students

88%

in-state

12%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

50%

3,133
students

Female
53%
1,654

Male
47%
1,479

50%

3,163
students

Female
68%
2,147

Male
32%
1,016

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

74%

2,322
students

Female
50%
1,166

Male
50%
1,156

26%

811
students

Female
60%
488

Male
40%
323

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

243

Transfer applicants enrolled

8%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 8
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Dominican Republic
India
Kenya
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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