Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
| Online | fitchburgstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Fitchburg State University, established in 1894 as a normal school for teacher preparation, is located in the north-central Massachusetts city of Fitchburg, approximately 50 miles northwest of Boston. The 60-acre main campus features a mix of historic Victorian-era buildings and modern academic facilities situated on a hillside overlooking the city. While education remains a cornerstone program, the university now offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs with notable strengths in nursing, business administration, and criminal justice. The university maintains a moderate selectivity in admissions and primarily serves students from Massachusetts and New England, with most freshmen residing in one of the seven campus residence halls. Athletics compete at the NCAA Division III level as the Falcons, primarily in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Fitchburg State is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Fitchburg State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#549 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#168 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#558 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1220 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $9,951 |
| Room and Board | $13,516 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,737 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $9,951 |
| Room and Board | $13,516 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,817 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 16% |
| Business | 16% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14% |
| Education | 8% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165820 IPEDS survey data for Fitchburg State University.
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Last updated February 24, 2024