Fitchburg State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$970
Avg in-state tuition
$7,050
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,815, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $970, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $7,050.
Rankings
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- #5 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Human Resources Programs 2023
- #9 Ranked in Best 1-Year MBA Programs 2023
- #10 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Teaching Programs of 2023
- #10 Ranked in Most Popular Online Nursing Degree Programs of 2022
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
91%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Hispanic
10%
Black
9%
Unknown
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
12
Total Online Enrollment
6,116
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
12% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 6% online
Graduate Certificate 5% online
Master's 24% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $970 | $7,050 |
Graduate | $3,420 | $3,420 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $11,490 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,100 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,800 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,500 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $15,760 | $21,840 |
Off-campus without family | $14,470 | $20,550 |
Off-campus with family | $4,670 | $10,750 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
42%
State Grant Aid
58%
Institution Grant Aid
56%
Pell Grant
42%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Softball
- Track Field Outdoor
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
- Track Field Outdoor
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