$10,173
$16,253
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details74%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,663 |
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| Declined | + 904 |
| Total Received | 3,567 |
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| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell, MA |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA |
| Assumption College | Worcester, MA |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA |
| Framingham State University | Framingham, MA |
| Lasell College | Newton, MA |
| SAT | 3518 |
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| ACT | 1902 |
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 |
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| Campus Enrollment | 6,763 |
| 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) |
45-acre campus in Fitchburg (population: 40,414), 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
| Application fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
74%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,663 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 904 |
| Total Received | 3,567 |
Secondary school record
Essay
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Sean Ganas
Director of Admissions
P: 800 705-9692
F: 978 665-4540
admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
| Tuition | $970 |
| Room | $7,954 |
| Board | $3,090 |
| Additional fees | $9,203 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $22,017 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,238 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $11,779 |
76%
$10,238
Need-based
| Federal | $6,450,777 |
| State | $1,989,177 |
| Institutional | $2,447,411 |
| Other external | $0 |
| Total | $10,887,365 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $337,561 |
| Institutional | $563,709 |
| Other external | $641,681 |
| Total | $1,542,951 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 8 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Kenya Vietnam The Dominican Republic |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Nelly Wadsworth
Director, International Education
978 665-3599
nwadswor@fitchburgstate.edu
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