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Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

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

Tuition & Fees

$10,505

$16,585

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
18%
500-599
54%
400-499
25%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
700-800
3%
600-699
13%
500-599
59%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
33%
400-499
44%
300-399
15%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
34%
18-23
58%
6-11
4%
30-36
4%
24-29
13%
18-23
67%
12-17
12%
6-11
4%
30-36
4%
24-29
34%
18-23
33%
12-17
29%
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,564
Declined + 338
Total Received 2,902
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Public

4,044

undergraduate students

3,208

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

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

SAT 3518
ACT 1902

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School Facts

Fitchburg State University, 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 7,252
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)
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education)

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Fitchburg, MA

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
68%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

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

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
18%
500-599
54%
400-499
25%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
700-800
3%
600-699
13%
500-599
59%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
33%
400-499
44%
300-399
15%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
34%
18-23
58%
6-11
4%
30-36
4%
24-29
13%
18-23
67%
12-17
12%
6-11
4%
30-36
4%
24-29
34%
18-23
33%
12-17
29%

Admissions Facts

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 of some

Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,564
Declined + 338
Total Received 2,902

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay

Considered

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

Not Considered

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

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Admissions Contact

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

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $970
Room $7,390
Board $1,800
Additional fees $9,535
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $20,895

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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

Denise Brindle
Director of Financial Aid
dbrindl1@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)

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Matthew Burke (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Little East Conference, Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Mascot
Falcon
School colors
yellow and green

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Applied Communication
Applied Science/Technology/Engineering
Arts Education
Biology
Biology/Secondary Education
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Communications Media
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Teaching
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science/Secondary Education
Economics
Education
Education Leadership/Management
Elementary Education
Elementary Education-Classroom Teaching
English
English/Secondary Education
Environmental Earth Science
Environmental/Public Health
Exercise Sport Science
Facilities Management
Film/Video Production
Forensic Nursing
Game Design
Geography
History
History/Secondary Education
Human Resources Management
Human Services
Industrial Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Library Media
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics/Secondary Education
Mental Health/Counseling
Middle School Education
Nursing
Occupational Education
Occupational/Vocational Education
Political Science
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/Professional Writing
Technology Education
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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

7,252

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

56%

4,044
students

Female
53%
2,149

Male
47%
1,895

44%

3,208
students

Female
74%
2,377

Male
26%
831

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

3,164
students

Female
52%
1,645

Male
48%
1,519

22%

880
students

Female
58%
504

Male
42%
376

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
65%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

93%

Transfer applicants accepted

63%

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) Required of Some
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

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

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

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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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

International Student Contact

Nelly Wadsworth
Director, International Education
978 665-3599
nwadswor@fitchburgstate.edu

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