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Fitchburg State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Massachusetts

Fitchburg State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
86.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,36,859Out-of-state
Students
2,752Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg State) is a public university in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States. It has 3,421 undergraduate and 1,238 graduate/continuing education students, for a total student body enrollment of 4,659. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 25 academic disciplines. The main campus, the McKay Campus School, and athletic fields occupy 79 acres (320,000 m2) in the city of Fitchburg; the biological study fields occupy 120 acres (490,000 m2) in the neighboring towns of Lancaster, Leominster, and Lunenburg.

Admissions planning estimate

86.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 51.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 89.94%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 89.9% (3,915/4,353; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

87 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,582
Offered a place 3,983
Enrolled 539

13.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1060-1230
4001600
ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹32,29,194 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,36,859
  • Housing₹14,51,437
  • Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Sticker price ₹32,29,194
After aid (average) ₹13,39,658

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,65,752
Out-of-state ₹16,36,859

Average aid awarded: ₹9,40,635 a year.

Outcomes and support

69.5%
Retention
55.1%
Graduation
64%
Get financial aid
8%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 58.3%
Hispanic 17.7%
African American 14.1%
Multiracial 3.6%
Asian 3%
Unknown 1.7%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Leisure and Recreational Activitiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate86.93%
Total Applicants4582
Admitted Applicants3983
Enrolled Applicants539
Application Fee₹3,288
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1060
SAT Composite 75th %1230
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,65,752
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,36,859
Average Housing Cost₹14,51,437
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹13,39,658
Students Receiving Aid64%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,40,635
Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American14.14%
Asian3.02%
Hispanic17.73%
White58.28%
Multiracial3.56%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International1.31%
Unknown Race1.74%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate55.12%
Retention Rate69.47%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates2752

Contact

Street Address160 Pearl St
ZIP Code01420
Phone(978) 665-3144
Websitehttps://www.fitchburgstate.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/