All schools
PublicSuburban

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420-2697

Visit website

Campus Vibe

SuburbanGreek life

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

Campus Visits

35 upcoming visits · Next: Thu, Apr 9 · Campus Visit
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

5000.0%

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
40 mi(69 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
173 mi(300 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
253 mi(439 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Fitchburg State University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications