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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,803
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $63,428
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Fitchburg State University is a public college in Fitchburg, MA with 2,752 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,803 per year ($10,379 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,428 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,353
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,915
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–620
200800
SAT Math520–610
200800
What Fitchburg State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,437
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,886
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,966
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,379
- $30–48k$10,607
- $48–75k$10,609
- $75–110k$13,638
- $110k+$23,328
Get a personal estimate with Fitchburg State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $63,428
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,615
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,752
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White58%
- Hispanic18%
- Black14%
- Asian3%
Fitchburg State University FAQ
What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?+
Fitchburg State University admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Fitchburg State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1150.
Is Fitchburg State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Fitchburg State University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,353 students applied to Fitchburg State University and 3,915 were admitted; 611 enrolled.
Does Fitchburg State University consider legacy status?+
No. Fitchburg State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Fitchburg State University require an essay?+
Fitchburg State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Fitchburg State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,437 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,803.
What is Fitchburg State University's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 165820 · How we use this data
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