Fitchburg State Admission Requirements
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Fitchburg State Admission Overview
Fitchburg State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Fitchburg State admitted 86.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.29 GPA (B+) and SAT 1060-1230. Fitchburg State is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fitchburg State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Fitchburg State Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Fitchburg State University
Acceptance Rate
The Fitchburg State acceptance rate is 86.9%. Last year, 3,983 of 4,582 applicants were admitted. That is the 52nd lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Fitchburg State and can you get accepted?
Fitchburg State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Fitchburg State University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.29. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fitchburg State GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.29Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.29
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Fitchburg State typically have around a 3.29 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Fitchburg State is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #45 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Fitchburg State SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1060-1230Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
12%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 520
- Composite 1060
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 610
- Composite 1230
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Fitchburg State typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Fitchburg State ranks #37 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1230
SAT policy
Fitchburg State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fitchburg State ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Fitchburg State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Fitchburg State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Fitchburg State is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.29 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1230); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165820.
GPA calculator: Fitchburg State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026