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Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA • public • III | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
89.9%
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Grad Rate
53%
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Cost
$18,524 / $24,604

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Midsize)
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,825 • Total: 9,604
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Fitchburg, MA
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Website
www.fitchburgstate.edu
Region
New England
Carnegie Classification
M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,813 (47.4%) • Female: 2,012 (52.6%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
89.9%
3,915 admitted from 4,353 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 520-620
Math: 510-600
Total: 1030-1220
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-25
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$35
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
52.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
38.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
73.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$18,524
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$24,604
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $970
Out-of-state: $7,050
Room & Board
$15,454
Books & Supplies
$2,100
Students Receiving Pell Grants
33%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Ice Hockey Soccer Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$10,000 total
5 automatic scholarships (12 total)
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Common questions about Fitchburg State University

What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?
Fitchburg State University accepts 90% of applicants, from 4,353 applications.
How much does Fitchburg State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $970 in-state and $7,050 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Fitchburg State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT.
What is Fitchburg State University's graduation rate?
53% of students graduate within six years.