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Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420-2697

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Fitchburg State University is a public institution in Fitchburg with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1114, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,874 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,432.

Established
1894
Motto
Perseverantia
Mascot
Falcon
Type
Public university
Division
Division III

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90%Acceptance
1114SAT Avg
2,825Students
11:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$53,874Earnings 10yr
$15,432Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fitchburg State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1114

Reading & WritingMid: 540
520620
MathMid: 540
510600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1114

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,046
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,126
Room & Board$14,225
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$24,517
Average Net Price$15,432
Median Debt at Graduation$24,239
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,430
$30–48K$10,705
$48–75K$15,224
$75–110K$19,690
$110K+$22,603

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,432

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,220

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (76)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,825
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 13%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.7%
Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,999
8 Years$53,950
10 Years$53,874

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,400
Men
$51,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#85

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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