Fitchburg State University

#1840 in Best Colleges in America

FITCHBURG, MA · 4 Year ·

3.5

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160 PEARL ST FITCHBURG, MA 01420

Common App Accepted
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

4 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

Best Value Colleges in America 429 of 1,482
Safest College Campuses in America 556 of 1,306
Top Party Schools in America 559 of 1,512

Academics

C+

Overall Grade

C+

Academics

B+

Value

B+

Diversity

C minus

Campus

Athletics

Party Scene

C+

Professors

C minus

Location

C+

Dorms

C+

Campus Food

C+

Student Life

B+

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Nursing

143 Graduates

#2Liberal Arts and Humanities

98 Graduates

#3Business

96 Graduates

#4Cinematography and Video Production

58 Graduates

#5Psychology

53 Graduates

#6Biology

48 Graduates

#7Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

47 Graduates

#8Manufacturing Engineering Technician

28 Graduates

#9Game Design and Interactive Media

27 Graduates

#10Human Services

26 Graduates

Admissions

85%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

980-1180

ACT Range

18-25

Application Fee

$35

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$16,862

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$6,170

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$45,700

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

57%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

2,506

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

2,506 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

843

Undergrads Over 25

21%

Pell Grant

44%

Varsity Athletes

15%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (with football)