Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University is a public 4-year institution in Fitchburg, MA. It enrolls about 6,296 students and admits roughly 90% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Fitchburg, MA 01420 |
| County | Worcester County |
| Enrollment | 6,296 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Applicants / admitted | 4,353 / 3,915 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,046 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,126 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 53% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,820 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 520–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | www.fitchburgstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 9786653000 |
Admissions
About 4,353 students applied and 3,915 were admitted. Of those admitted, 611 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,046 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $17,126. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,820 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,430 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,705 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,224 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,690 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,603 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 751 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 53% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Fitchburg State University is in Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County. Its coordinates are 42.5883, -71.7897.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?
About 90% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 4,353 applicants.
How much does Fitchburg State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,046 for in-state students and $17,126 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Fitchburg State University?
About 6,296 students are enrolled.